At Eindhoven’s inspiring Natlab Film Theater, the art of filmmaking takes center stage!
Enjoy a blend of independent (and Oscar-nominated) shorts, Hollywood blockbusters, and bold new voices. Enhance your skills in our masterclasses and dive into emerging talent at our Student Film Competition and Animation Pitch. And with a film course, a dedicated children’s program and an expo there’s something for every film lover.
Throughout the week, the visionary artists behind the big screen will give exclusive introductions and talks before screenings, sharing firsthand insights into their films. Plus, on Film Industry Day, you can connect with fellow artists and industry professionals.
Set up in the inspiring Natlab, Film Theater of Eindhoven, with a wide selection of films and a diverse program meant to satisfy all tastes and backgrounds, at Playgrounds International Film Festival we let the art of filmmaking take center stage and shine into the spotlight! Our film selection will showcases exquisite examples of art direction, production design, decor, VFX and everything in between. All the processes that help the audience fully immerse in the stories projected on the silver screen, turning them into unforgettable experiences.
During this festival, the viewers get the opportunity to dive into the artistry of their favorite masterpieces and understand how the magic happens while enjoying a perfect blend of independent short films, fresh new talent and Hollywood blockbusters.
The short film program will bring together an eclectic mix of erotic shorts by female and queer filmmakers, hybrid documentaries and many more. For those on the lookout for emerging talents, our Student Film Competition will surely provide insights into all exciting things to expect from the future of cinema. Students can send in their films and win an Award. For the animation professionals theres’s a chance to join the Animation Pitch and win a production incentive.
So whether you’re a filmmaker yourself, a student building on your dreams, a family wanting to enjoy a good movie together, or a fan of films in general, this festival is bound to feed your love for the art of cinema!
13 EUR - Regular Ticket for Screening
8.5 EUR - Education Ticket for Screening
8 EUR - Ticket for Children‘s Screening / Workshop
35 EUR - Film Industry Day ticket | 21 March
22.5 EUR - Film Industry Day education ticket | 21 March
8.5 EUR - Education Ticket for Screening
8 EUR - Ticket for Children‘s Screening / Workshop
35 EUR - Film Industry Day ticket | 21 March
22.5 EUR - Film Industry Day education ticket | 21 March