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Founded in 1987, the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is the largest and longest-running ﬁlm event in Singapore. www.sgiff.com.

Back for our 37th edition from 21.10 to 01.11.26. The countdown begins. ⌛ The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is the largest and longest-running ﬁlm event in Singapore. Founded in 1987, the Festival focuses on showcasing international films and providing a global platform for the best of Singapore cinema. Over the decades, it has grown to become an iconic event in the Singapore arts calendar. With its focus on groundbreaking Asian cinema, this prestigious event is known for its dynamic programming and commitment to the development of a vibrant local film culture. Always at the forefront of independent filmmaking, SGIFF continues to be a platform for both established and aspiring filmmakers to showcase their films to an audience of local and international film buffs.

18/08/2026

Great news! The deadline for our Pitching Forum submissions has been EXTENDED until 25 August 2026, 11.59 p.m. (GMT+8). Still deciding whether to submit? Here's some extra motivation.

One international pitch (Session A) will win a S$10,000 cash prize from SGIFF that will directly go towards making the project a reality.

Two Singapore pitches (Session B) will win one of the following two prizes:

① A trip to Los Angeles, U.S., to experience the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027 as Sony Singapore's special guest, including access to shortlisted filmmakers' screenings, an exclusive tour of Sony Pictures Studios, attendance at the awards ceremony, and opportunities to network with filmmakers from around the world.

② A trip to the 2027 Berlinale Co-Production Market as part of the Visitors Programme, targeted at producers looking to expand their global network and start co-producing internationally.

If you've got an international project seeking Singapore or Southeast Asian coproduction, or a Singapore project seeking international co-production, this is your moment.

Apply now: sgiff.com/pitching-forum/

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17/08/2026

Were you there at our annual appreciation screening of WE ARE ALL STRANGERS last Friday?

Our donors, volunteers and partners were treated to an exclusive preview of the film ahead of its local premiere on 20 August, with filmmaker Anthony Chen () and the cast in attendance. We hope you enjoyed the film (and perhaps shed some tears along the way, too).

A huge thank you to our guests for being part of the 36th festival edition last year, and to .pictures for generously sharing the film with our community. Spread the news and invite your loved ones to catch WE ARE ALL STRANGERS when it hits the big screen on 20 August!

14/08/2026

Let's pledge to keep cinema alive. ❤️‍🔥 By donating to SGIFF as an SGIFFriend, your contribution goes directly towards keeping the festival alive, but it also allows us to dream a little bigger and invest in the future of cinema in the region.

Become an SGIFFriend and give today to help us build our long-term mission in championing cinema. Visit donate.sgiff.com.

04/08/2026

SINGAPORE DREAMING (2006), directed by Woo Yen Yen and Colin Goh. Screened at the 19th SGIFF in 2006.

01/08/2026

⛏️ New quest unlocked: Join us as a Volunteer at .

Every great world starts with a team, and we're looking for players to help us build this year's festival. From welcoming festival guests and ushering audiences at film screenings to capturing unforgettable moments for our social media platforms, every role is important to bring SGIFF to life.

What you'll gain:
❇️ +10 XP in Event Management
World Permissions: Unlocked
Advancement Made: Unforgettable memories, new friends and a front-row seat to experiencing the magic and craft of cinema.

Ready to join us? Apply now to become an volunteer in our link in bio.

30/07/2026

What does it take to break into Hollywood? Throughout our "In Conversation With" dialogue session with Chin Han (Chin Han), hosted by actor Tan Kheng Hua (khenghua), his commitment to acting ran strong.

During the session, we were privileged to follow Chin Han's trailblazing journey from his first steps in Singapore's emerging (and oft-experimental) English-language TV sector in the '90s, all the way to his latest turns on screen in films like MORTAL KOMBAT II and Christopher Nolan's THE DARK KNIGHT.

→ Rewatch on our YouTube channel [link in bio]

29/07/2026

Time’s running out! ⏳ Join us as an emerging Asian producer as part of our Asian Producers Network for the upcoming 37th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival.

Gain access to key industry resources, receive targeted feedback from an industry-led panel, and participate in strategic meetings to take your project to the next phase.

Applications run until 2 August 2026, 2359h (GMT+8). Submit early now! SGIFF.com/Asian-Producers-Network

For further enquiries, please write to us at [email protected]

23/07/2026

Meet Clarissa Zhang (Clarissa Zhang), former participant of Asian Producers Network and APN+ECG Pitching Forum in 2025. We caught up with Clarissa on what her experience was like at the Pitching Forum, and what’s next for her project titled THE SILENT FRIEND.

Clarissa’s project, THE SILENT FRIEND, in which a quiet teenager stumbles upon a night class at an aerospace factory, won the Cineaste Award at the APN+ECG Pitching Forum and received a cash prize.

Interested in joining Asian Producers Network? From now until 2 August 2026, we are now accepting applications for APN for the 37th edition of SGIFF. Submit your application via SGIFF.com

22/07/2026

🎫 TICKET GIVEAWAY! We're teaming up with Filmhouse to give away two pairs of tickets each to our SGIFF Replay screenings of BECOMING HUMAN (30 July with virtual Q&A with Polen Ly), and THE MYSTERIOUS GAZE OF THE FLAMINGO (5 Aug with panel by Project X).

Stand a chance to score free tickets by commenting below and telling us which film you'd like to catch at SGIFF Replay and why. Tag a friend you'd love to catch this with.

Giveaway ends on Sunday 26 July 11.59 PM. Hurry!

Find out more on SGIFF Replay: https://filmhouse.sg/seasons-events/sgiff

20/07/2026

📢 Calling for International and Singapore pitches! We're introducing the Pitching Forum as part of this year's edition of SGIFF Pro, the festival’s professional hub bringing together various industry initiatives under one umbrella.

Held on 30 October 2026, the Pitching Forum is the centrepiece and culminating event of SGIFF Pro, and is where meaningful coproduction conversations become real. Here, the region’s most promising upcoming feature film projects will converge with the presence of key decision-makers and high-calibre experts across the globe, providing participants with the opportunity to take their projects to new heights.

To submit your pitch, please apply via SGIFF.com/pitching-forum. For enquiries, please write in to [email protected]

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