A person talking during a film can be the most annoying thing imaginable – unless that person is the director. Join Vimeo curator Ina Pira as she screens recent and upcoming Staff Picked films with live, unscripted commentary from some of the best creators on Vimeo. Founded in 2008, Vimeo Staff Picks has emerged as one of the preeminent channels for online video and one of the most coveted awards for young filmmakers, having helped launch the careers of many celebrated directors. Hear from the next generation of storytellers in a format that’s sure to be eclectic and insightful.

The entire program will screen once, then a second time with commentary by the directors.

LATE FOR MEETING + TIME FOR SUSHI, 7 min
Director David Lewandowski
A timeless series of short films, inspired by an obsessive passion for nonsense. Normal guy, normal walk.

UNDER COVERS, 7 min
Director Michaela Olsen
On the night of a lunar eclipse, we uncover the sweet, salacious, and spooky secrets of a small town.

WHACK WORLD BY TIERRA WHACK, 15 min
Director Thibaut Duverneix
Whack World consists of 15 different scenes combining grotesque and absurd situations, which convey the quirky music of rapper Tierra Whack

IT’S BEEN TOO LONG, 8 min
Director Amber Schaefer
Two ex-lovers meet at a rarely-used Aspen lodge to reignite their passions, but first they must confess their past sins.

OPENING NIGHT, 5 min
Director Margaret Bialis
A man reflects on formative conflicts from his past with optimism, gratitude, and a little music.