12 INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKERS
12 INTERNATIONAL SHORTS
12 FILMS WITH HEART

The award-winning short film festival returns to Fringe World 2025 with an all-new flock of short films guaranteed to both soothe and jolt the senses. Twelve international filmmakers, twelve international eclectic shorts, and ninety minutes of screen time—each one brimming with heart—come together for an unforgettable cinematic experience.

This year’s selection spans a multitude of genres and themes: sometimes quirky, sometimes deeply moving, but always offering a raw, heartfelt expression in myriad forms. Far from an ordinary short film showcase, 12 Films Heart highlights works from independent and underground creators who embrace a strong DIY aesthetic.

“12 Films Heart seeks a bold DIY spirit,” says 12 Film spokesperson Bright Hubbermann. “It’s kinda Mondrian in essence, it’s the films you could have made but didn’t. We aim to find works free of external constraints, driven by a filmmaker’s passion to bring their vision to life.”

Join us at Fringe World 2025, where 12 Films Heart reaffirms that boundary-pushing ingenuity and heartfelt storytelling thrive.

About the screening
12 Films Heart is a free-to-public screening under the stars just a heartbeat from the Pleasure Garden, screening at the City of Perth Northbridge Piazza Superscreen on Valentine’s Night.

Limited bean bag seating is available for this screening. The site is set one hour before the feature start time; here, visitors can relax on the lawn, enjoy the pre-show music and savour the renowned culinary delights of Northbridge. 12 Films Heart runs for approximately 90 minutes.