vine-twitterIn 2011, the social medium of images was the new hot
thing with Instagram established and Snapchat in its infant
stages. Despite the popularity of these apps, many people were
still wondering: what’s next?  Fast forward two years, with the
world experiencing Vine-fever and the recent launch of Instagram
Video, video, now more than ever, is king. But what is it that
makes apps like Vine so popular? Can a six second video truly be
a work of art or is it just a reflection of our generation’s
shortened attention spans? Perhaps, just like mainstream media,
it is a bit of both. As Vine becomes decreasingly recognized as
just another internet gimmick, it evolves into a form of
expression that greatly mimics traditional media (or, perhaps,
it is also the other way around). Consequently, Vine, like
digital media in general, has started occupying six different
realms of mainstream media.   1. Vine Awards at Film Festivals
Yes, Vines are being awarded at film festivals. The Tribeca Film
Festival, cofounded