Spike Lee, who was famously, typically caustic yet laconic in addressing the ongoing Oscar diversity debate and the "Selma" snub, announced that his new film, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, will premiere on Vimeo prior to its February 13th theatrical release. Funded by Kickstarter, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus is Lee’s most "DIY" effort to date, after having a notoriously hard time finding funding for his films in Hollywood.
What Lee’s move to Vimeo shows is that the Internet affords "serious" directors and auteurs ways to get their projects out into the world without relying on the usual channels of Hollywood. In addition, having an acclaimed director like Spike Lee is good for Vimeo’s growing brand, as they continue to expand with projects like their critically acclaimed web series, High Maintenance. While other directors leave the film industry to pursue TV, Lee isn’t ruling that out either, teaming up with Showtime for an adaptation of his film,She's Gotta Have It; Lee previously worked with HBO to develop a now-defunct drama called Da Brick.
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