SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026

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

Canada, USA | 2018 | 1h 57′ | feature animation

Synopsis:

Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his universe and must join with five spider-powered individuals from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Miles Morales, a smart teenager from Brooklyn, reluctantly enrols in an elite New York City boarding school. Wrestling with his new responsibilities, Miles discovers a whole new world hidden at an abandoned NYC subway tunnel, only to get bitten by a stealthy radioactive arachnid from another dimension.

Now, gifted with unfathomable powers, much like the original Spider-Man (2002), Miles is shocked to discover that life has become even more complicated, unbeknownst to him that he is about to get caught in the middle of a dreadful inter-dimensional conflict. More and more, with the fate of the multiverse hanging by a thread, young and utterly inexperienced Miles has no other choice but to master his newfound abilities, even though he believes that not everyone is cut out to be a hero. But a hero isn’t the one who always wins. It’s the one who always tries. Can Miles take a leap of faith and become Spider-Man?

The film won Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards, and numerous other accolades. Into the Spider-Verse is acknowledged by many in the film industry for its groundbreaking achievement in animation, with praise for its aesthetics and recognition of its influence. A sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, was released in June 2023 to similar critical acclaim and greater commercial success. A third film, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is scheduled for release on June 18, 2027, and spin-offs are in development.

On 17 April we will be joined for a special screening by art director Bastien Grivet. He worked in the visual development department for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and will share with us some behind the scenes insights. We are so very excited!

Bastien Grivet is co-founder & art director of Wardenlight. The French studio is  specialized in visual development for AAA video games, films, commercials and much more! Founded in 2013 they worked with brands such as Hennessy, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Dell, Ubisoft and Warner Bros Pictures right before scoring one of their biggest hits: working on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

CAST:

Shameik Moore – Miles Morales (voice)
Jake Johnson – Peter B. Parker (voice)
Hailee Steinfeld – Gwen Stacy (voice)
Mahershala Ali – Uncle Aaron (voice)
Brian Tyree Henry – Jefferson Davis (voice)
Lily Tomlin – Aunt May (voice)
Luna Lauren Velez – Rio Morales (voice)
Zoë Kravitz – Mary Jane (voice)

CREDITS:

Directors: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
Writers: Phil Lord, Rodney Rothman
Producers: Avi Arad, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal, Christina Steinberg
Executive producer: Brian Michael Bendis, Stan Lee
Composer: Daniel Pemberton
Editor: Robert Fisher Jr.
Casting Director: Mary Hidalgo
Production Designer: Justin K. Thompson
Art Directors: Dean Gordon, Patrick O’Keefe
Character Design: Florent Auguy, Andrea Blasich, Denis Bodart, John Butiu, Kathryn Couture,Jesús Alonso Iglesias, Craig Kellman
Visual Development: Andy Bialk, David Bleich, Joseph Feinsilver, Michel Gagné, Bastien Grivet, Dan Gutierrez, Seonna Hong, Gabe Hordos, Tony Ianiro, Joshua Kalinowski, Yashar Kassai, Chin Ko, Chin Ko, Michael Kurinsky, Paul Lasaine, Vaughan Ling, Yun Ling, Jerry Loveland, Craig Mullins, Zac Retz, Ernie Rinard, Neil Ross, Jessica Rossier, Robh Ruppel, Nobuteru Sasagawa, Naveen Selvanathan, Brittany Shively, Jeffrey Thompson, Noëlle Triaureau, Raffaello Vecchione, Mike Winkelmann
3D visual development artist: Yuchung Peter Chan, Drew Hartel
Storyboard artist: Yuhki Demers, Warren Leonhardt, John Nevarez

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is part of our Creator’s Insights program where we invite makers to talk about films they have worked on.

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
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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