FILMHELPDESK SPEED DATES

PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

1 hour 15 mins | Q&A

TICKETS:

Friday, 21 March, 11.00 – 12.15 | Film Industry Day
Free entrance with TAD Eindhoven wristband.

(Limited space, first come first serve, register at the ticket counter)

Burning questions about film financing? Getting help in how to approach a producer? Want to learn more about funding applications? During the Film Industry Day, you can start your day with speed dates with the professionals from various filmmaking fields. Due to limited space make sure you register at the ticket counter. First come, first serve! 

Joining us are:
De Ontmoeting, a production based talent trajectory where (new) filmmakers get the opportunity to create and showcase their work while expanding their network. Emerging creators will produce a short film of up to 6 minutes and are connected to the industry. The films are then screened in cinemas and at events across the Netherlands.

NPO 3 Lab is a talent development trajectory that offers an opportunity for makers who embody this goal. The program offers funding, substantive guidance by participating broadcasters and distribution through 3LAB’s online channels.

VSB FundAt VSBfonds, we envision a social, inclusive, and creative society. A society where people from different backgrounds meet, inspire each other, and become connected. A society where everyone has equal opportunities to move forward in life and also be there for others. That is why we support social, societal, and cultural initiatives. We also provide international scholarships for socially engaged students.

MakeWay Filmproduction company. MakeWay makes film fantastic. They are a go-getting Rotterdam based film production company specialized in horror, fantasy and sci-fi productions. 

Amarte Fund, founded in 2019 by a number of families that share a deep love for the arts. Together they decided to offer financial means to innovative artists and support projects in music, theatre, film, visual arts, and literature. Amarte would like to serve as a springboard for artists, which is why we offer both development grants and project grants to realize relatively small scale projects. 

Cultural Fund & Voordekunst funding parties that are collaboration in creating the possibility for individual creators and/or and art collectives of all disciplines. You can continuously apply for funding with us for your public-oriented activities or to support your professional development. In collaboration with voordekunst, the Cultural Fund now supports individual cultural creators and collectives across all disciplines, such as artists, theater makers, spoken word artists, restoration masons, photographers, young musicians, heritage gardeners, ceramicists, paper restorers, and more.

Tangerine Treeindependent production company founded by Nienke Korthof and Willem Baptist. Tangerine Tree aims to produce high-quality, creative, auteur-driven films for a wide audience and embraces experimentation and boldness. 

DocWerk,a work experience program, part of Van Osch Films, in collaboration with NTR & NPO2Extra. To date, we have coached over 60 young creators, graduates from film, media, journalism, or design programs. Their short films about art and culture are broadcast on the NPO2Extra program Art Dept. 

Go Shortis the platform for short film in the Netherlands – where talent, innovation and stories come together. We are there for emerging filmmakers and for lovers of powerful, idiosyncratic and groundbreaking short films. With festivals, workshops and events we connect filmmakers, audiences and the industry.  

Cinecitta Foundation focuses on facilitating, developing, and promoting culture in Brabant, particularly in the field of film. 

 

The Filmhelpdesk is organized on a three weekly basis throughout the year and at our festival. Always in collaboration with our partners BROET, filmplatform and makerspace in Eindhoven and KONKAV, audiovisual online network and knowledge base. 

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