IMAGINE EVERYTHING COMPETITION

PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026

15, 16 & 17 April = free entrance with a valid TAD wristband (as long as seats are available)

With this edition of PIFF we are paying homage to the motto that has been the engine for Playgrounds in the past 20 years: “Imagine Everything”. This selection showcases short film gems that make our hearts stop with their audio-visual beauty, dazzle our minds with their artistry, push conventions and make us constantly wonder: “How on Earth did they make this?”

One of them will take home an encouraging prize of € 1000,- but all of them have challenged our senses.

Explore the selected films:

🌟 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 : 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙏, directed by Monsieur Pimpant
🌟 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙨, directed by Xiang Yu Yeung
🌟 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙪𝙜, directed by Cole Paviour
🌟 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧, directed by Marvin Hauck
🌟 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙨, directed by Zechen Huang
🌟 𝙊𝙡𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙜, directed by Alice Guymer  and John Ferrer
🌟 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙢𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, directed by Janneke Swinkels and Tim Frijsinger
🌟 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨, directed by Lucy Knowles

Available tickets

LABYRINTH
artists favorites Read more
BIG FISH
artists favorites Read more
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
creator's insights by Bastien Grivet Read more
PUSS IN BOOTS
creator's insights by Nathan Fowkes Read more
SPACE CADET
pre-premiere Read more
OSCAR SHORTS
watch academy awards winners on the big screen Read more
FOLEY WORKSHOP WITH Ronnie Van Der Veer
take a dive into the art of creating foley for a film Read more
FILMWORKER (DIRECTOR’S CUT 2026)
documentary premiere Read more
THE FORGOTTEN BATTLE
creator's insights by Ronnie van der Veer Read more
DOCUMENTARY: JODOROWSKY’S DUNE
documentary Read more
GHOST STORIES
anthology of short films Read more
KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE
film screening and draw workshop by Kimmicomics Read more
THE FANTASY FILM WORLDS OF GEORGE PAL
artist's favorites with screening of a short and intro by Cat Johnston Read more
THE ACTOR AS CO-CREATOR
talk by Mandela Wee Wee Read more
SUSPIRIA
piff classics Read more
METROPOLIS
piff classics Read more
CINEMINI X PIFF
special program for the youngest cinephiles
short film program, kids program
PIFF 2026 EDUCATION PROGRAM
join between 13-16 April 2026
education
CYCLE
VR experience
VR experience
STUDENT FILM COMPETITION
official selection of student films Read more
IMAGINE EVERYTHING COMPETITION
short films that dazzle our eyes and minds Read more
NEXT GEM
enjoy a selection of films from emerging makers to have on your radar Read more
SAUCY SELECTION
erotic shorts by female and queer makers Read more
TERRIFYING PRACTICAL EFFECTS
talk by Erik Hillebrink Read more
AWARDS SHOW
best of the best shorts from our competitions Read more
WORKSHOP: DESIGN YOUR OWN CHARACTER
children's program Read more
WORKSHOP: ANIMATION MAGIC
children's program Read more
MUSIC VIDEO NIGHT
dive in this fascinating world of a genre with an unique form of artistry Read more
MEET THE JURY FOR IMAGINE EVERYTHING COMPETITION
who will be giving out the award for best imagine everything film?
short film program, award show
MEET THE JURY FOR THE STUDENT FILM COMPETITION
who will be giving out the award for best student film?
short film program, award show
FILM EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE DAY
Filmhub Zuid x PIFF x Natlab
education
FILMHELPDESK SPEED DATES
custom advice for your particular filmmaking challenge Read more
DIY TO THE TOP
talk by Michael Middelkoop Read more
VISUALISING THE UNFILMABLE
talk by Jean Counet & Nordin Lasfar Read more
GUIDE THROUGH THE INDUSTRY
Interactive Q&A Session with Janey van Ierland Read more
PERIOD DRAMA ON A BUDGET
explore unconventional approaches to filmmaking with Charlotte Driessen Read more
BREAKING CREATIVE CENSORSHIP
explore the challenges of hybrid productions and the reality of working with sensitive subjects with Jan-Dirk Bouw Read more
FROM NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE: SHOOTING ON ANALOGUE FILM
panel with Lukas de Kort, Eva Heinsbroek, Daphne Maierna moderated by Simon Bavinck Read more
SCENES FROM THE LABYRINTH BESTIARY
free expo
expo
SCENES FROM MURMURATION
free expo
expo
FREE SIDE PROGRAM
free kids program
side program, kids program