Cinema16: American Short Films
“CINEMA16: AMERICAN SHORT FILMS is essential viewing for anyone with an interest in the moving image.”
Synopsis
CINEMA16 celebrates the short film by showcasing some of the best classic and award-winning shorts on DVD. With over three hours of films CINEMA16: AMERICAN SHORT FILMS is essential viewing for anyone with an interest in the moving image. Films include Gus Van Sant's 1982 adaptation of a William S. Burroughs short story, The Discipline Of DE, Tim Burton's early stop motion animated classic Vincent, George Lucas' USC short Freiheit, Alexander Payne's previously unreleased UCLA graduation short Carmen, Paperboys by Mike Mills, D.A. Pennebaker's Duke Ellington scored Daybreak Express, Todd Solondz's NYU short Feelings, along with Oscar Winner The Lunch Date by Adam Davidson, Stefan Nadelman's multi- award winning documentary Terminal Bar, Joe Nussbaum's cult classic George Lucas In Love and 2006 Sundance Winner The Wraith Of Cobble Hill by Adam Parrish King. Films are subtitled in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese, and include commentaries from many of the directors involved.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton, Adam Davidson, Maya Deren, Adam Parrish King, Standish Lawder, George Lucas, Mike Mills, Stefan Nadelman, Joe Nussbaum, Alexander Payne, D. A. Pennebaker, Peter Sollett, Todd Solondz, Rawson Marshall Thurber, Gus Van Sant, Andy Warhol
- Original Title
- Cinema16: American Short Films
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton, Adam Davidson, Maya Deren, Adam Parrish King, Standish Lawder, George Lucas, Mike Mills, Stefan Nadelman, Joe Nussbaum, Alexander Payne, D. A. Pennebaker, Peter Sollett, Todd Solondz, Rawson Marshall Thurber, Gus Van Sant, Andy Warhol
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Burton
Director
Adam Davidson
Director
Maya Deren
Director
Adam Parrish King
Director
Standish Lawder
Director
George Lucas
Director
Mike Mills
Director
Stefan Nadelman
Director
Joe Nussbaum
Director
Alexander Payne
Director
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
Peter Sollett
Director
Todd Solondz
Director
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Director
Gus Van Sant
Director
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What is Cinema16: American Short Films about?
CINEMA16 celebrates the short film by showcasing some of the best classic and award-winning shorts on DVD. With over three hours of films CINEMA16: AMERICAN SHORT FILMS is essential viewing for anyone with an interest in the moving image. Films include Gus Van Sant's 1982 adaptation of a William S. Burroughs short story, The Discipline Of DE, Tim Burton's early stop motion animated classic Vincent, George Lucas' USC short Freiheit, Alexander Payne's previously unreleased UCLA graduation short Carmen, Paperboys by Mike Mills, D.A. Pennebaker's Duke Ellington scored Daybreak Express, Todd Solondz's NYU short Feelings, along with Oscar Winner The Lunch Date by Adam Davidson, Stefan Nadelman's multi- award winning documentary Terminal Bar, Joe Nussbaum's cult classic George Lucas In Love and 2006 Sundance Winner The Wraith Of Cobble Hill by Adam Parrish King. Films are subtitled in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese, and include commentaries from many of the directors involved.
Who directed Cinema16: American Short Films?
Cinema16: American Short Films was directed by Tim Burton, Adam Davidson, Maya Deren, Adam Parrish King, Standish Lawder, George Lucas, Mike Mills, Stefan Nadelman, Joe Nussbaum, Alexander Payne, D. A. Pennebaker, Peter Sollett, Todd Solondz, Rawson Marshall Thurber, Gus Van Sant, Andy Warhol.
Who stars in Cinema16: American Short Films?
The principal cast of Cinema16: American Short Films includes Not specified.
When was Cinema16: American Short Films released and how long is it?
Cinema16: American Short Films was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 3h 29m.