Acknowledgements:
Joop Geesink
Joop Geesink - the man who made these films happen. He also proved that commercial films can be of historic, artistic and cultural value.
Louise Geesink
Louise Geesink - Joop Geesink's daughter, heir and business successor. Many thanks to her for her contributions and positive feedback.
ww.geesinkstudio.nl
Jan-Willem de Vries
Jan-Willem de Vries - Author of the book "De Toonder Animatiefilms" ("The Animation Films by Toonder"). Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos and unique visuals.
Please note: This handsomely illustrated book of over 300 pages also explores Marten Toonder's collaboration with Joop Geesink, and includes a unique compilation of animated films by Toonder and Toonder/Geesink on DVD.
www.silverstrips.nl
Leenke Ripmeester
Leenke Ripmeester - Programmer en researcher at EYE Film, the former Film Museum. We are grateful for her archival catalogues and documentation.
eyefilm.nl
Hubert den Draak
Hubert den Draak, (Canada) - My brother with whom for many years I've worked on animated films and still share a passion with for this topic. Thank you for this site's English translation and the many pointers and tips.
Harry Tolsma
Everyone who over the years has given me valuable information.
I particularly commend Harry Tolsma who considered himself my and Hubert's "film dad". He taught me much of what I know about this field.
Help needed!
This website will always be a work in progress. We warmly invite anyone who may have anything to add to it to contact us. Thank you so much!
We're always looking for:
- Artwork
- Puppets*)
- Photos
- Stories
*) Or original vintage photography of them.
Joop Geesink as stopmotion puppet (1961). Where is he now?