About us
Playgrounds is an innovator and connector between makers, industry, education and audience, providing a stable fundament to boost new and relevant developments in the moving image fields of animation, visual effects, digital arts, film and games.
This group is dedicated to those interested in or attending one of our events in Eindhoven, Breda, Tilburg (NL) or London (UK).
Upcoming events
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Next Real Talks: COMEDY IN FILM
Natlab, Kastanjelaan 500, Eindhoven, NLNext Real Talks brings creatives together for open conversations about the realities of creative life — with insights in a work process both the struggles and success. In an intimate and interactive setting, we create space for honest dialogue, listening, and picking each other’s brains.
During this talk we explore the power of comedy in film, shining a light on a genre that continues to evolve across both mainstream and independent cinema. But how do you craft humor that resonates, on a tight budget? What themes and perspectives shape comedic storytelling? And how do you translate timing, tone, and absurdity from script to screen?
This session examines what it takes to work within the genre, the challenges of making people laugh, and why comedy remains such a vital reflection of contemporary culture.
Guests: actress Lonne Gosling, actor and composer Joep Vermolen and filmmaker Jochem de Vet.
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PLAYGROUNDS ACADEMY | CHARACTER DESIGN BY WOUTER TULP
Klokgebouw, Torenalee, Eindhoven, NLThis in-depth workshop offers an inspiring and hands-on experience in a small, personal group setting. It is designed for professionals and graduates with some experience in character design who want to further develop their skills.
During this full-day workshop, Wouter Tulp shares insights from his career as a character designer for feature animation. Through guided assignments and personal feedback, you will refine your design decisions and learn to create convincing, expressive characters.
WHAT TO EXPECT
➡️ Keynote presentation to explain the various concepts of expressive character design
➡️ Shape language: how to use shapes to evoke liveliness
➡️ Proportions: Creating appeal by carefully designing proportions
➡️ Volume: A sound understanding of volumes, and keeping them consistent
➡️ Gesture: finding the long axis curve of a pose
➡️ Showing weight and movement in a design
➡️ Participant gets exercises to get acquainted with these conceptsABOUT WOUTER TULP
Wouter Tulp started his career as a freelance illustrator, creating many different kinds of illustrations, like children’s books, book covers, editorial illustrations and caricatures. This variety of work helped him shape and refine his technique and craft, that eventually led to him becoming a versatile character designer for feature animation. Which is currently his core business.
Wouter has worked for studios such as Sony Pictures Animation, Paramount Pictures Animation, Netflix, Skydance and many more. He loves to share what he has learned and help aspiring artists improve their craft.1 attendee
