
Joop Geesink
Writing
Biography
Johan Louis 'Joop' Geesink (1913 – 1984) was a well-known Dutch puppet animator and film producer. Founder of 'Dollywood Studios' and internationally famed because of his so-called ‘Geesink technique’, he is best known today as the creator of Loeki, the puppet lion that has been brightening up Dutch commercial breaks since 1972.
Known For

Comedian Wim Sonneveld wants to quit his most beloved character, organ grinder Willem Parel. Parel, however, has his own opinion on the subject and decides to save himself from his creator. After leaving the dressing room poster, Parel sets out into the Netherlands to start a organ grinders revolt.
The Astonishing Adventures of Willem Parel

A group of travelers find themselves stranded for the night at a deserted train station, which according to the old stationmaster, has been haunted for the last 20 years.
The Ghost Train
In a paper puppet animation film The Traveling Tune shows a composer writing a melody. Thanks to radio and Philips music carriers, his music goes around the world.
The Travelling Tune

A family of string instruments goes out to meet new friends, meeting other instruments such as the family of the woodwinds, saxophones and percussion instruments along the way.
Piccolo, Saxo and Company

In a bad dream, a man finds himself on a pirate ship where the barber gives the crew a rather violent shave. Philips Philishave commercial by Dutch puppet animator Joop Geesink.
The Nightmare

Stop motion animated film commissioned by General Electric, commemorating the invention of the first practical incandescent lamp
The Story of Light
A short stop-motion theatrical advertisement from Joop Geesink's Dollywood series for Philips.
Free Import

A rare treat, courtesy of a Dutch airline, about air travel in the 1960s.
Europe in 25 Questions

Light bulb put on a show in this stop motion extravaganza from Joop Geesink's Dollywood studio.
Philips Light Show

A stop motion short from Joop Geesink's Dollywood series of advertisements. This is for Philips Television.