Playgrounds is an institute and platform that connects and forms international creative communities within the fields of illustration, animation, film, games, digital design and art. Our goal is to increase creative self-confidence, skills, knowledge and inclusivity within the creative industry.

Upcoming Festivals

18 - 19 September 2026
PLAYGROUNDS IN MOTION LONDON 2026
london’s creative meet-up of the year
14 - 22 November 2026
DUTCH GAME WEEK 2026
a full week dedicated to the world of play
14 - 16 April 2027
PLAYGROUNDS FEST 2027
our fest on the celebration of the creative image in Eindhoven

PLAYGROUNDS ACADEMY

10 October 2026
PLAYGROUNDS ACADEMY | CHARACTER DESIGN BY WOUTER TULP
an extensive full-day in-depth workshop

Next Talent Program

Next Real Talks: CREATING IMPACT
22 Sep
FILMHELPDESK #34: Beholders Festival with Ruud Lenssen
2 Oct

OPEN CALLS

OPEN CALL: GET COACHING FOR YOUR FUNDING APPLICATION
and write a badass project plan!
NEWS
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LAST WEEKS TO JOIN OUR IN MOTION LONDON REFERRAL PROGRAM!
bring your friends along and get sweet perks for the entire group!
Next x NFF
keeping the fingers crossed for the talents, artists and partners connected to the Next program!
PLAYGROUNDS ACADEMY - NOW POWERED BY WACOM
In-depth workshops for creative professionals
IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT THE ART DEPARTMENT BERLIN
what does the future hold for this much loved fest?
WHAT'S UP NEXT, OKKE VAN BREEMEN? (II)
chatting with our next talent at the end of his trajectory
LEVEL UNLOCKED: DUTCH GAME WEEK 2026
Breda, are you ready?
The Art Department Eindhoven becomes Playgrounds Fest
and you can already secure your ticket
WATCH
Dive into our free rich archive of talks, interviews and panels
Free in-depth interviews and panels with exciting guests and topics

FESTIVALS

Art & design for animation, games and VFX
A rollercoaster of cutting edge creativity