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THE ART DEPARTMENT 2025 PIFF 2025

Calendar

WORKSHOP: ANIMATING FOUR-LEGGED CREATURES WITH AARON BLAISE (SOLD OUT)
19 Mar
THE ART DEPARTMENT EINDHOVEN 2025
20 - 21 Mar
PIFF FILM INDUSTRY DAY
21 Mar
PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
17 - 23 Mar
THE ART DEPARTMENT BERLIN 2025
24 - 25 May

FESTIVALS

Art & design for animation, games and VFX
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THE ART DEPARTMENT EINDHOVEN 2025
DISCOVER HOW PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CAN ENRICH YOUR SCHOOL CURRICULUM!
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VOLUNTEER AT THE ART DEPARTMENT 2025
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SUBMIT YOUR FILM OR PITCH YOUR PROJECT DURING PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST (CLOSED)
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PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - ON THE ART OF FILMMAKING
OPEN CALL: XR TALENTS WANTED
second trajectory of Next XR Talent Program starts in May
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