CINEMINI X PIFF

PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

1 hour | Short Film Screenings, Children‘s Program | Age: 1+

TICKETS:

Sunday, 23 March, 11.15 -12.15

The love for cinema has no age! During Playgrounds International Film Festival even the youngest cinephiles can enjoy an exciting program!
Curated by Taartrovers and set up in collaboration with Cinemini, we are very excited to bring you a special selection of animated short films featuring paper friends going on wonderful adventures.

Selected films:

  • Mr. Paper Goes Out For a Walk (2018) | 8 min
  • Tourist Trap (2020) | 2 min
  • Eating Ice Cream (1970) | 5 min
  • Dodu – The Cardboard Boy (2010) | 5 min
  • My Happy End (2007) | 5 min

Mr. Paper Goes Out For a Walk (d. Steven de Beul & Ben Tesseur)

NL | 8 min

It is a beautiful day. Mr. Paper goes out for a walk. From some old newspapers he cuts out what he needs. A hat against the sun, and a dog against loneliness. It will be a nice day!

Tourist Trap (d. Vera van Wolferen)

NL | 2 min

The little car Jeep seems to have found a unique vacation spot: an island paradise full of pristine nature and unusual tropical birds. But upon arrival, Jeep discovers that he is not the only adventurer. One ferry after another brings in campers and caravans that manage to thoroughly ruin the trip that began so idyllically.

Eating Ice Cream (d. Ton van Saane)

NL | 5 min

One ice cream is good, two ice creams is party. But how many ice creams is too many? In this extraordinary animated film, two children are given wheelbarrows full of ice cream. Delicious, but what do you do with so much?

A special animated film with colored cut-out figures on a black background, combined with chalk drawings.

Dodu – The Cardboard Boy (d. José Miguel Ribeiro

Portugal | 5 min

Dodu, the cardboard boy, has exciting adventures with his friend the Ladybug. The sea, the moon, the boat in which they sail, everything is made of cardboard.

My Happy End (d. Milan Vitanov)

Germany | 5 min

What if a dog’s tail was more than a body part to wag? What if his tail was his best friend? Someone to share his bone with, play table tennis with and spend all the days of the week with. That would really be “all’s well that ends well! But what if your tail suddenly takes on a life of its own? And just like that, on its own, chases a cat….

OPENING NIGHT
with Aaron Blaise, Studio Birthplace, Next and Nawa Sira van Sluijs
artist talk, short film program
ARCANE
watch season 2 episode 1 & 2 on the big screen
film screening
THE ART OF THE 20 MIN PITCH
master the 20-minute pitch with Chris Mack (Netflix)
artist talk
I’M NOT A ROBOT
oscar shorts
short film program
MICKEY 17 (2025)
d. Bong Joon Ho
film screening
FILM COURSE: DESIGNING WORLDS
explore the core of production design
masterclass
STOP MOTION MAGIC
Aardman classics with Niels Hoebers
short film program, kids program
WORKSHOP: FLIPBOOK ANIMATION
with Aaron Blaise
workshop, kids program
SNOW BEAR
opening night
film screening, film fest
WORKSHOP: HOW TO MAKE A FILM WITH PAPER
with Vera van Wolferen
workshop, kids program
WANDER TO WONDER
oscar shorts
short film program
BEAUTIFUL MEN
oscar shorts
short film program
STOP MOTION CLASSICS
Aardman classics with Dan Ojari
short film program
FABULA (2025)
d. Michiel ten Horn
film screening
STUDENT FILM COMPETITION
official selection of student films
short film program
IK ZAL ZIEN (2025)
d. Mercedes Stalenhoef
film screening
THE JUNGLE BOOK (2016)
d. Jon Favreau
film screening
THE ART OF HAIR AND MAKE UP DESIGN
elevating storytelling with expert makeup & hair design
artist talk
GIVING A NEW VOICE TO ARCHIVAL MATERIAL
reclaiming history, redefining identity
artist talk
V FOR VENDETTA (2005)
d. James McTeigue
film screening
BEHIND THE SCENES OF AMSTERDAMNED 2
from photographer to film producer
artist talk
STORIES IGNITING ACTION
reclaiming storytelling for a healthy world
artist talk
MAKING MAGIC ON A BUDGET
learn how to create amazing films on a budget
artist talk
THROUGH THE LENS
pick the brains of experienced cinematographers
panel, Q&A
ANIMATION PITCH
keep an eye on future projects
pitch
REAL STORIES
hybrid documentaries
short film program
NEXT GEM
showcase of bright talent
short film program
SAUCY SELECTION
enjoy a saucy selection of short films by female and queer directors
short film program
MEETUP FOR INTERMEDIARIES AND EDUCATORS
get a taste of what Playgrounds International Film Festival is about
Q&A, education
EXPLORE OUR VENUE: NATLAB
practical info about the location
venue
FILMHELPDESK SPEED DATES
custom advice for your particular filmmaking challenge
Q&A
CINEMINI X PIFF
special program for the youngest cinephiles
short film program, kids program
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
connect young generations to the art of filmmaking
short film program, education
GREENER FILM MAKING
create with an eye on the future
panel, Q&A