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21.10 — 01.11.26
Big news! We’re shifting up to October starting in 2026 and beyond.
Our Call For Entry for Asian feature films and Southeast Asian short films will officially open on 9 April 2026.
Stay tuned for more news on the open call, and see you at the upcoming 37th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival.
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SGIFF Announces New Festival Dates for Its 37th Edition in 2026
SGIFF, supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), has announced its new festival dates for its 37th edition, a leadership appointment, and a strategic review of the SGIFF Film Fund.
Traditionally held between late November and early December, SGIFF will now take place earlier in the year, from 21 October to 1 November 2026.
The Festival’s Call For Entry will officially open on 9 April 2026, inviting submissions for Asian feature films and Southeast Asian short films to be considered for its competition sections.
36th Singapore International Film Festival Champions Local Voices Amid a Transforming Cultural Landscape
Deepening its commitment to local storytelling, SGIFF 2025 will present more than 30 feature and short films by Singaporean filmmakers and co-productions. Notably, the festival has doubled its local short film selection compared to last year, showcasing a total of 28 works across the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition and Singapore Panorama, a section dedicated to presenting the latest Singaporean feature and short films that speak to evolving societal concerns.