Cinema 16

This looks like a great DVD compilation of short films by various European directors that will be released September 25. Gasman is a great film, like other films directed by Lynne Ramsay (Ratcatcher, Morvern Callar). A friend of mine has seen Wasp and said it was really great. There are a lot of really great directors on here, and a few I haven't heard of that I'm sure are doing interesting work.

Here's the actual description:

Cinema16 is pleased to announce the US release of Cinema16: European Short Films. This two-disc edition features previously unseen short films and early works by some of today's most notable filmmakers, as well as award-winning films from its rising stars. In addition to the films, the set contains over three hours of commentaries and a 16-page color booklet.

Film Listing:

1. The Man Without a Head- Juan Solanas (France)
2. Wasp- Andrea Arnold (United Kingdom)
3. Doodlebug- Christopher Nolan (United Kingdom)
4. World of Glory- Roy Andersson (Sweden)
5. Je T'aime John Wayne- Toby MacDonald (United Kingdom)
6. Gasman- Lynne Ramsay (Scotland)
7. Jabberwocky- Jan Svankmajer (Czech Republic)
8. Fierrot Le Pou- Matthieu Kassovitz (France)
9. Rabbit- Run Wrake (United Kingdom)
10. Copy Shop- Virgil Widrich (Austria)
11. Boy and Bicycle- Ridley Scott (United Kingdom)
12. Nocturne- Lars Von Trier (Denmark)
13. Before Dawn- Balint Kenyers (Hungary)
14. Election Night- Anders Thomas Jensen (Denmark)
15. Six Shooter- Martin McDonagh (Ireland)
16. The Opening Day of Close-Up- Nanni Moretti (Italy)

I know you can buy it at Amazon. You might be able to rent it via Netflix in the future. If any of you have Netflix or Blockbuster mail in services, there are some other great options for DVDs with shorts on them. There are collections of the Oscar nominated shorts, Peripheral Produce has a great compilation of short films, the short films of David Lynch are available...let me know if you want some more recommendations.