TWELVE INTERNATIONAL FILM MAKERS
TWELVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS
12 FILMS WITH HEART
12 Films Heart
Saturday, 24th Jan 2026 | 7.30 pm
Saturday, 7th Feb 2026 | 7.30 pm
Saturday, 14th Feb 2026 | 7.30 pm
NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA SUPERSCREEN
The multi-award-winning short film festival returns to FRINGE WORLD 2026 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.
Join us at FRINGE WORLD 2026, 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. This year the annual Valentine’s Night screening has been extended to include three Fringeworld Saturdays.
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 entertainment from local Jazzsters Swing Theory and savour both artworks from LIIGHTBOX SLOW GLOW and the renowned culinary delights of Northbridge.
12 Films Heart runs for approximately 70 minutes.
THE FILMS
Noisy
(USA)
Directed by Cedric Hill
My Favourite Colors
(Malaysia/China)
Directed by Roanne woo
Breaking Up in a Cafe
(USA)
Directed by Lizzy Rollins
Magical Cat
(USA)
Directed by Threadwood
Bookstore AU
(USA)
Directed by Samantha Martinez
I Keep my Eyes Closed
(UK)
Directed by Vlad Muresan
Pick Up
(Canada)
Directed by Bria Lina & Isabel MacLellan
Minus Plus Multiply
(Taiwan/UK)
Directed by Chu-Chieh Lee
Danial Really Suits You
(USA)
Directed by Karimah Zakia Issa
Lapso
(Brazil)
Directed by Mônica Moura
My First Date
(Australia)
Directed by Ujjwal Rai
Love on the Line
(Malaysia)
Directed by Johnson Ling
THANK YOU TO
Dexter the Skateboarding Dog
(France)
Directed by AlienArtAgency
the summer suns
(Australia)
Girl In A Mexican Restaurant
Written and Performed by The Summer Suns
Thank you to all the creatives, audiences and foundation support from the Doof Beat Emperor.
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