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See you at the 37th SGIFF from 21 Oct — 1 Nov 2026!
Welcome to the 37th SGIFF 2026
What’s On Now
Early bird access begins 25 September 2026 from 12pm and festival tickets will go on public sale from 28 September 2026, from 12pm onwards.
All tickets, passes and Rush Queue access will be managed from SGIFF.com this year. To book a ticket or pass, you’ll need to sign up for an account on SGIFF.com.
For more ticketing enquiries, please reach out to ticketing@sgiff.com.
Festival Sections
Asian Feature Film Competition
Experience 10 defining works of the year by emerging and established Asian directors in the Asian Feature Film Competition, showcasing the full spectrum of filmmaking virtuosity in the region.
Southeast Asian Short Film Competition
The Southeast Asian Short Film Competition celebrates the best short cinematic gems and the diverse range of creative talent from the region. This year’s selection presents 24 films across five programmes.
Singapore Panorama
With its unwavering focus on local cinema, Singapore Panorama champions Singapore filmmakers across various stages of their careers. This year’s selection presents 16 short films across three programmes.
Junior Explorers
Junior Explorers serves as an entry point for young audiences to take their earliest steps in their cinematic journeys. The three films in this section invite us to wander through each adventure with childlike wonder.
Standpoint
In Standpoint, the personal and the sociopolitical are intertwined in profoundly compelling ways. The seven films plunge into today’s most pressing debates alongside deeply intimate struggles.
Undercurrent
Undercurrent explores the boldest corners of cinematic art, celebrating the restive spirit of contemporary artist-filmmakers. Featuring 11 moving-image works and screen-based performances, this dynamic selection charts new waters across multidisciplinary forms.
Horizon
Horizon offers a bird’s-eye view of contemporary world cinema, deepening our consciousness of the universal human condition and expanding our own horizons with 17 films from this year’s international festival circuit.
Foreground
Foreground spotlights popular cinema through the power of film genre, celebrating timeless tropes while pushing their boundaries. These 10 films deliver sensations that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Landmark
Landmark showcases recent restorations of seven international classics. This year’s selection explores the invisible tensions between institutions and the people living in these structures, through stories of those who navigate, resist and survive them.
Highlights
Festival Ambassador: Rebecca Lim
Festival Ambassador
Cinema Honorary Award: Hirokazu Koreeda
Silver Screen Awards
Screen Icon Award: Aamir Khan
Silver Screen Awards
Special Presentation: Lagaan Once Upon A Time In India
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Special Presentation: Look Back
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Festival News
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.
SGIFF 2025 Breaks Box Office Record with 44 Sold-Out Screenings and A 33% Increase in Tickets Sold
This year, the festival also saw its strongest turnout with a 28.7% increase in participation compared to last year, marking the festival’s strongest audience attendance to date and underscoring its deepening relevance as a vital platform that champions the rich diversity of Asian and international cinema.