Cinema16 is a small British DVD company who release "classic & award winning short films on DVD".
The compilations they release feature short films from famous directors such as Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton, Ridley Scott, Guillermo del Toro, Jean-Luc Godard, Mike Leigh and George Lucas, as well as work by less well known names. Most of the films also feature commentary tracks, usually by the director.
Releases Cinema16 have so far released five DVDs:
Title Region Code PAL/NTSC Number of Shorts NotesBritish Short FilmsRegion 0PAL16Four shorts are also available on European Short Films: US Edition.European Short FilmsRegion 2PAL16Seven shorts are also available on European Short Films: US Edition.American Short FilmsRegion 0NTSC16European Short Films: Special US Edition Region 0NTSC16Two discs. Contains four shorts not on any other Cinema16 DVD.World Short FilmsRegion 0NTSC16Two discs. Wasp is also available on European Short Films: US Edition.
List of films The five releases have included a total of 68 short films by 67 directors. The films are:
Title Director Year Commentary Available on NotesAbout a GirlBrian Percival2001by Brian Percival & writer Julie RutterfordBritish Short FilmsWon the BAFTA for Best Short Film in 2002.Attack on the BakeryNaoto Yamakawa1982by Naoto YamakawaWorld Short FilmsBara Prata Lite (Talk)Lukas Moodysson1997by Lukas MoodyssonEuropean Short FilmsLe Batteur Du BoléroPatrice Leconte1992by Patrice LeconteEuropean Short FilmsBefore DawnBálint Kanyeres2005European Short Films: US EditionBorom SarretOusmane Sembène1963by the director's son, AlainWorld Short FilmsBoy & BicycleRidley Scott1958by Ridley ScottBritish Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionScott's first film. Stars Tony Scott.CarmenAlexander Payne1985by Alexander PayneAmerican Short FilmsCharlotte et Veronique, ou Tous les garcons s'appellent PatrickJean-Luc Godard1957by author Colin MacCabeEuropean Short FilmsKoncert Zyczen (Concert of Wishes)Krzysztof Kieslowski1968by author Marek HaltofEuropean Short FilmsCopy ShopVirgil Widrich2001by Virgil WidrichEuropean Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionOscar nominated.Daybreak ExpressD.A. Pennebaker1953by D.A. PennebakerAmerican Short FilmsDear PhonePeter Greenaway1976by Peter GreenawayBritish Short FilmsThe Discipline of D.E.Gus Van Sant1982NoneAmerican Short FilmsDoña LupeGuillermo del Toro1983–1984by Guillermo del ToroWorld Short FilmsDoodlebugChristopher Nolan1997by Christopher NolanBritish Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionEightStephen Daldry1998by Stephen Daldry & producer Jon FinnBritish Short FilmsDaldry's first film.Election Night (Valgaften)Anders Thomas Jensen1998by Anders Thomas JensenEuropean Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionWinner of the Oscar for Best Short Film in 1998.EpilogTom Tykwer1992by Tom TykwerEuropean Short FilmsFeelingsTodd Solondz1984by author Jordi CostaAmerican Short FilmsFierrot le pouMathieu Kassovitz1990NoneEuropean Short Films: US EditionFive Feet High and RisingPeter Sollett1999by Peter Sollett & producer Eva VivesAmerican Short FilmsWon the Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2000.Forklift driver klausStefan Prehn & Jorg Wagner2000by Jorg Wagner & Stefan PrehnWorld Short FilmsWon "numerous awards".FreiheitGeorge Lucas1966by George LucasAmerican Short FilmsFridgePeter Mullan1996by Peter MullanEuropean Short FilmsGasmanLynne Ramsay1997by Lynne RamsayBritish Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionWon the Jury Prize at Cannes in 1998.George Lucas in LoveJoe Nussbaum1999by Joe Nussbaum & producer Joseph LevyAmerican Short Films"George Lucas wrote to the filmmakers to let them know he was amused by the film."Il Giorno della prima di Close Up (The Opening Day of Close-Up)Nanni Moretti1996by Nanni MorettiEuropean Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionThe Girl Chewing GumJohn Smith1976by John SmithBritish Short FilmsA Girl's Own StoryJane Campion1984NoneWorld Short FilmsGisele KerozeneJan Kounen1999by Jan KounenEuropean Short FilmsHärlig är jorden (World of Glory)Roy Andersson1991by Roy AnderssonEuropean Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionHomeMorag McKinnon1998by Morag McKinnonBritish Short FilmsWon the BAFTA for Best Short Film in 1999.L'Homme Sans Tete (The Man Without a Head)Juan Solanas2003by Juan SolanasEuropean Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionWon the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2003.Inside OutTom Guard & Charles Guard1999by Tom & Charles GuardBritish Short FilmsJabberwockyJan Švankmajer1971by author Peter HamesEuropean Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionJoyrideJim Gillespie1995by Jim Gillespie & producer Angus LamontBritish Short FilmsJe t'aime John WayneToby MacDonald2000by Toby MacDonald, writer Luke Ponte & producer Luke MorrisBritish Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionJudgement (Simpan)Park Chan-wook1999by Park Chan-wookWorld Short FilmsThe Lunch DateAdam Davidson1990by Adam DavidsonAmerican Short FilmsWinner of the Oscar for Best Short Film in 1991. Also winner of the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film at Cannes.Madame Tutli-PutliChris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski2007by Chris Lavis & Maciek SzczerbowskiWorld Short FilmsOscar nominated. Winner of 36 awards.Meshes of the AfternoonMaya Deren1943NoneAmerican Short FilmsMy Dad is 100 Years OldGuy Maddin1983by Guy MaddinWorld Short FilmsMy Wrongs #8245-8249 & 117Chris Morris2003by the production runnerEuropean Short FilmsBAFTA winner.Necrology (Roll Call of the Dead)Standish Lawder1969–1970by Standish LawderAmerican Short FilmsNocturneLars von Trier1980by Lars von Trier & Tomas GisslassonEuropean Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionPaperboysMike Mills2001by Mike MillsAmerican Short FilmsQuartet for the End of TimeAlfonso Cuarón1983by Alfonso CuarónWorld Short FilmsRabbitRun Wrake2005by Run WrakeEuropean Short Films: US EditionScreen Test: HelmutAndy Warhol1964NoneAmerican Short FilmsOne of over 500 Screen Test films made by Warhol.El Secdleto De La TlompetaJavier Fesser1995by Jordi CostaEuropean Short FilmsThe Sheep ThiefAsif Kapadia1997by Asif KapadiaBritish Short FilmsThe Short & CurliesMike Leigh1987by Mike LeighBritish Short FilmsFirst in Channel 4's series of short films by this name.Sikumi (On the Ice)Andrew Okpeaha MacLean2008by Andrew MacLean & Cara MarcousWorld Short FilmsWon the Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008.Six ShooterMartin McDonagh2005European Short Films: US EditionWinner of the Oscar for Best Short Film in 2006. BAFTA nominated.SoftSimon Ellis2006by Simon EllisWorld Short FilmsBAFTA nominated. Winner of "countless" awards. Ellis is the only director to have more than one film featured on Cinema16 DVDs.Sonata for HitlerAlexander Sokurov1979–1989NoneWorld Short FilmsTelling LiesSimon Ellis2000by Simon EllisBritish Short FilmsEllis is the only director to have more than one film featured on Cinema16 DVDs.Terminal BarStefan Nadelman2003by Stefan NadelmanAmerican Short FilmsWon the Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2003.Terry Tate: Office LinebackerRawson Marshall Thurber2003by Rawson Marshall ThurberAmerican Short FilmsFirst in a series of shorts, though only one is included.Two Cars, One NightTaika Waititi2003by Taika WaititiWorld Short FilmsOscar nominated.UK ImagesMartin Parr1997by Martin ParrBritish Short FilmsUncleAdam Elliot1996by Adam ElliotWorld Short FilmsLa Vieille Dame et les Pigeons (The Old Lady and the Pigeons)Sylvain Chomet1998by Sylvain ChometWorld Short FilmsOscar nominated.VincentTim Burton1982NoneAmerican Short FilmsNarrated by Vincent Price.WaspAndrea Arnold2003NoneWorld Short Films, European Short Films: US EditionWinner of the Oscar for Best Short Film in 2005, as well as over 30 international festival awards.Who's My Favourite Girl?Adrian J. McDowall1999by Adrian J. McDowallBritish Short FilmsWon a BAFTA in 2000.The Wraith of Cobble HillAdam Parrish King2005by Adam Parrish KingAmerican Short FilmsWon the Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006.
References
External links Cinema16 website Articles about Cinema16 from around the world