Ticketing
Ticket Prices
Festival Opening
$25*
Special Presentation
$20*
Undercurrent Opening
$20*
General Film Ticket
$15*
In Conversation With (Forum)
$10*
*Prices exclude SISTIC fees
Tickets below $20
$1
Tickets above $20
$3
“Got discount?” We’ve got you.
Explore our wallet-friendly deals to level up your festival experience.
SGIFFriends
Donate $10 and above to enjoy 15% off tickets. Join us as an SGIFFriend via donate.sgiff.com
Industry Pass
Industry Passholders receive 10% off tickets.
3 Day Industry Passholders receive an additional $30 SISTIC voucher to be used during the festival.
Sales for Industry Passes will begin on 31 October, 12 PM.
Kinokuniya Members
Enjoy 10% off tickets if you are a Kinokuniya Member.
Catch Members
Enjoy 10% off tickets if you are a Catch Member.
Concessions
Students, National Servicemen, and senior citizens (55 years old and above) enjoy a $2 discount off regular ticket prices. ID verification will be conducted at the door.
Note
Note that all ticket discounts apply only to General Film Tickets and ‘In Conversation With’ sessions. They exclude the Festival Opening, Special Presentations and Undercurrent Opening. Please note that only one discount can be used per transaction.*
*You can only apply more than one discount when you’re using ticket vouchers as an Emerald tier SGIFFriends or an Industry Passholder.
Booking of Tickets
Tickets will be available online up until 5 minutes before screening time. You will receive your e-ticket via email.
We encourage everyone to purchase their tickets early to secure a seat.
On-site sales are not available.
Offers cannot be combined with any other promotions, and excludes Festival Opening, Special Presentations and Undercurrent Opening. Please note that only one discount can be used per transaction.
Fest Essentials
Here are some things to keep in mind for SGIFF! From booking tickets to attending screenings, we want you to have the best experience.
Where To Buy
- Tickets are only available online via sistic.com.sg or the SISTIC hotline at 6348 5555.
- Purchase your ticket(s) early to secure a seat.
- Door sales will only be available for limited Rush Queue tickets at screening venues.
Ticket Confirmation
- You will receive your e-ticket via email.
- Simply present your e-ticket on your digital device to our front-of-house staff for entry.
- Please check the film ratings before booking your tickets. An ID check may be requested by our Front-of-House staff.
Ticketing Updates
- Check sistic.com.sg for daily ticketing updates to verify if tickets are still available.
- If you are facing issues, notify SISTIC by calling their hotline at 6348 5555.
- Email ticketing@sgiff.com for further assistance.
Refunds and Cancellations
- All film tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
- A refund will only be made for canceled and rescheduled films.
Arrive Early
To avoid having your ticket forfeited, it’s best to arrive early!
- If you’ve bought or booked a ticket, you will have a 10-minute grace period after the screening’s start time.
- If you haven’t checked in at the screening after the grace period, your ticket will be forfeited and your seat will be offered to the Rush Queue. In order to catch the screening, you will need to join the Rush Queue (see below).
- Passholders who arrive on a walk-in basis after the screening’s start time will also be asked to join the Rush Queue (see below).
- 20 minutes after the screening starts, doors will lock and no entry will be permitted.
Try your luck at the Rush Queue for sold-out screenings.
- You can join the Rush Queue as early as 30 minutes before the screening starts, but the Queue will begin admission only at the screening start time.
- 10 minutes after a screening’s start time, no-show seats will be released to those in the Rush Queue on a first come, first served basis.
- Passholders who arrive on a walk-in basis after a screening’s start time will also have to join the Rush Queue.
- Each person in the queue will be entitled to one ticket only.
- Entry is based on ticket availability and is not guaranteed.
- Please check the film ratings before booking your tickets, an ID check may be requested by our Front-of-House staff.
- Kindly note that all tickets sold are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
- For further inquiries please write to ticketing@sgiff.com.
Festival Lounge
Have a couple hours to spare before your screening? Make your way to our Festival Lounge! Relax, connect, socialize with other cinephiles, your home away from home.
LASALLE College of the Arts
Block D
1 McNally St
Singapore 187940
This year, SGIFF warmly invites you to celebrate stories and artistry for the silver screen. To help you navigate the 36th SGIFF, we have put together some helpful answers and key information in the following categories.
Any other questions? Please contact enquiries@sgiff.com or visit the festival website for the latest updates.
Experiencing the Festival
Early bird ticket sales will commence on 27 Oct, 12pm, while public sales will commence on 31 Oct, 12pm, and will take place via sistic.com.sg and the SISTIC hotline 6348 5555.
1. Double check your screening date, time and venue. Our festival schedule may change, so ensure you have accurate information by checking SGIFF.COM.
2. Download SISTIC’s digital ticket to your mobile phone. You will need your tickets to get into the screening, and it is easier to download them at home before you arrive.
3. Show up early – it’s General Admission this year! This means free seating at all screenings and events, except for our Festival Opening and Special Presentations.
4. Have fun! You’re at a film festival. Our staff and volunteers are here to ensure the best possible festival experience for all audience members.
Q&A with filmmakers will be held in various screening venues in a live format.
Recorded Q&As for some films will be available during the Festival on SGIFF.COM, our Youtube channel and social media pages. More information on how to enjoy the Q&A with filmmakers will be available soon, please check back again for details.
All screening changes (including date, time, and location) are noted on SGIFF.COM after our schedule goes live on 24 Oct 2025 at 12pm. If you have purchased tickets to a screening that has been changed or cancelled, you will receive a notification email from our Ticketing team.
Yes. Children are welcome to attend the festival. However, please check the Festival Guide or SGIFF.COM for film ratings before you make your purchase. Children and minors who do not meet the rating requirement will not be allowed entry into the screening. Tickets purchased will not be refunded.
Children aged two and older require a festival ticket to attend a screening. Tickets are subject to regular festival pricing. Children under two years of age do not require a ticket if they are sharing a seat with an adult. Content advisories may be available for select films.
The Festival Lounge located at LASALLE College of the Arts is your home away from home, where you can relax, connect, and socialise with other cinephiles. You can also collect your merchandise at the Festival Lounge if you’ve purchased any online. Find out more about our merchandise here.
Getting There
The screenings, forums and other fringe events will be taking place across the island.
Golden Village Bugis+
201 Victoria St #05-01
Singapore 188067
Golden Village Cineleisure
Cineleisure
Level 5 & 6
8 Grange Road
Singapore 239695
Golden Village Suntec City
3 Temasek Blvd #03-373
Singapore 038983
Golden Village VivoCity
1 HarbourFront Walk #02-30
Singapore 098585
Marina Bay Sands
Sands Theatre and Jasmine Ballroom
10 Bayfront Ave, B1-69/70 The Shoppes
Singapore 018971
National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore
Singapore 178957
Oldham Theatre
1 Canning Rise
Singapore 179868
Please refer to the screening schedule and venues.
Ticketing
Tickets for the 36th SGIFF can be purchased at sistic.com.sg or the SISTIC hotline 6348 5555.
You will need a SISTIC account to purchase tickets from the SISTIC website or from sistic.com.sg. Any tickets purchased from third-party websites and unauthorised resellers such as Viagogo, Stubhub, Carousell or similar websites may not be valid for entry at the venue. We strongly encourage you to purchase tickets from the official channels only.
We currently have the following deals you can enjoy.
SGIFFriends*
Donate $10 and above to enjoy 15% off regular ticket prices. Join us as an SGIFFriend via donate.sgiff.com
Industry Pass*
Enjoy 10% of regular ticket prices.
3 Day Industry Passholders receive an additional $30 SISTIC voucher to be used during the festival.
Concession
Students, National Servicemen, and senior citizens (55 years old and above) enjoy a $2 discount off regular ticket prices. Verification will be conducted at the door.
*All ticket discounts apply only to regular ticket prices and exclude the Festival Opening, Special Presentations, Undercurrent Opening, and ‘In Conversation With’ sessions. Please note that only one discount can be used per transaction.
Please check the film ratings for all films before you make a purchase. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after purchase.
All tickets are available for purchase online only, up until 5 mins before screening time. Tickets will not be sold at the venue.
Please check our website SGIFF.COM for ticket availability. Purchase your tickets online and check the film ratings before you make your purchase.
Our Rush Queue continues this year so that you can try your luck at a screening if tickets are sold out online.
Please contact SISTIC directly at 6348 5555.
All tickets once purchased will be non-refundable and non-exchangeable. A refund will only be made for a cancelled or rescheduled film. Please check the film ratings before you make your purchase.
Only one discount code or promotion can be applied to your purchase.
The only exception is if you’re using a ticket voucher.
If you’re an SGIFFriends in the Emerald tier, you can use your $50 ticket voucher in addition to enjoying 15% off ticket purchases.
If you’re a 3-Day Industry Passholder, you can use your $30 ticket voucher in addition to enjoying 10% off ticket purchases.
Visiting the Cinema
Doors will open approximately 10 minutes prior to each screening. We recommend that you arrive early for your screening so you have ample time to find the venue if it is the first time you are visiting, or to get the best seats as all screenings will be free seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
General admission refers to seating that is not assigned or reserved, and is occupied on a first come, first served basis.
This means that you will not be able to reserve a seat at the point of purchase. Please arrive early to pick the best seats in the house!
Doors will lock 20 minutes after screening time and no entry will be permitted.
Customers without tickets may wait in the Rush Queue as a last chance to see the film.
10 minutes after the screening start time, no-show seats will be released to those in the Rush Queue on a first-come, first-served basis.
We recommend arriving at the Rush Queue no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your screening.
Each person in the queue will be entitled to one ticket only.
Please note that being in the Rush Queue does not guarantee entry to the screening and is on a first come, first served basis.
Forum
Other than ‘In Conversation With’ dialogue sessions, forum events are free-of-charge.
You will need to register online to secure a seat for the Forum. Entry is not guaranteed if you do not register ahead of time.
For more information and to book your tickets, visit SGIFF.COM/forums-events.
Supporting the Festival
The SGIFFriends membership is a way to contribute to the festival and a must have for anyone looking for increased engagement with the Festival. Find out more about how you can support the festival at donate.sgiff.com, or email us at friends@sgiff.com
Thank you for your support for the Festival. SGIFF is a charity committed to championing and nurturing Asian cinematic storytelling. We believe in the power of film as a tool to discuss historical and contemporary issues, and to shape society as a whole.
Find out more on how you can donate here