Film

PIFF | CINEMINI: A Delightful Festival for Young Cinema Lovers

When
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Where
Natlab

Dive into enchanting animated short films at the Playgrounds International Film Festival 2026!

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The love for cinema knows no age! During the Playgrounds International Film Festival, even the youngest film enthusiasts can enjoy an exciting program. A huge hit from last year, this special lineup returns, curated by Taartrovers in collaboration with Cinemini, allowing everyone to experience (or re-experience) short animated films about paper friends embarking on fantastic adventures. Selected films include: - **Mr. Paper Goes Out For a Walk (2018)** | 8 min - **Tourist Trap (2020)** | 2 min - **Eating Ice Cream (1970)** | 5 min - **Dodu – The Cardboard Boy (2010)** | 5 min - **My Happy End (2007)** | 5 min **Mr. Paper Goes Out For a Walk** (directed by Steven de Beul & Ben Tesseur) - A beautiful day where Mr. Paper goes on a stroll, crafting what he needs from old newspapers: a hat for the sun and a dog for company. **Tourist Trap** (directed by Vera van Wolferen) - Jeep discovers a dream vacation destination, only to find many other campers ruining the idyllic experience. **Dodu – The Cardboard Boy** (directed by José Miguel Ribeiro) - Follow Dodu, the cardboard boy, on thrilling adventures with his friend the Ladybug. **My Happy End** (directed by Milan Vitanov) - Exploring the whimsical relationship between a dog and his tail, which suddenly starts to act on its own! **Eating Ice Cream** (directed by Ton van Saane) - Two children find themselves with wheelbarrows full of ice cream, but how much is too much? This charming animation blends cut-out figures with chalk drawings to tell a delightful story.

TAGS

AnimationFilm FestivalFamily-FriendlyCineminiShort Films

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Families with ChildrenCulture Seekers

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