Vimeo Invests in First Original Programming Series 'High Maintenance' - Pot Smoking, Dealing Comedy Web Series!

One of the funniest, well-acted web series out there today, High Maintenance, has just made history by being picked up by video hosting website Vimeo as the first series of its original programming. Following the stories of a weed dealer in New York, we learn about some interesting people in a great new installment. Now we can look forward to real episodes!

An official press release from Vimeo and High Maintenance announced this morning:

Award-winning casting director Katja Blichfeld (30 Rock), actor and editor Ben Sinclair (Delocated, 30 Rock, A Gifted Man, Law & Order: SVU, The Big C, Next Caller) and manager Russell Gregory at Regarding Entertainment first debuted High Maintenance on Vimeo in 2013. The 13-episode series produced by Janky Clown Productions follows a nameless cannabis dealer (Sinclair) as he delivers his product to clients with neuroses as diverse as the city they live in. Critics have regarded it as a "must watch" original web series for its well-crafted storylines and rotating cast that has included Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens and comedian Hannibal Buress.

"We're all big fans of High Maintenance and couldn't be happier to have a show that's grown up organically finding its fan base on Vimeo as our first original programming project," said Kerry Trainor, CEO, Vimeo. "Earlier this year we announced a $10 Million investment to license and distribute content on Vimeo On Demand from creators seeking alternatives to ad-based models and see this as an exciting next step for the platform.

Find out more about this great show and the Vimeo partnership HERE!