High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! 12 is an independent feature film written, directed, edited and produced over the course of 10 years by filmmaker Lawrence Bridges. Considered the longest continuous production in film`s history, 12 is also the first film to use the aging of its actors as a practical effect. The film received acclaim from such notable publications as Variety,Shoot, and The Los Angeles Times, while playing at over 15 festivals worldwide.