37th Call For Entries:
Southeast Asian Short Films

Our Call For Entries 2026 runs from 9 April 2026 to 9 June 2026.

 

Please note that short film submissions made from 9 April — 9 May 2026 will be free.

 

All short films submitted from 10 May 2026 onwards will be subject to a fee of USD15. Your fee directly contributes to the sustainability of SGIFF’s mission and helps us maintain a fair and thorough selection process. We appreciate your understanding and support.

 

Please read the submission guidelines in full before starting your application. Submissions that do not contain all information and elements required will not be considered.

The film you're submitting is a Southeast Asian Short Film.
Please leave a comma between each country.
Indicate whichever that comes later.

Screener Information

Leave blank if not applicable.
Is the submitted screener the final cut?

Film Information

Has the film already had its World Premiere?
Leave blank if not applicable.

Director's Information

Please state all films chronologically in the following format: 1. Film Title, Year of Release, Duration (in minutes)
Indicate "Yes" if you'd like to include 2nd Director's Info.
Separate with commas if more than one.
Separate with commas if more than one.
Separate with commas if more than one.
Please indicate the category of your film:

Film Technical Details

Screening Formats Available. Tick all that apply.
Aspect Ratio
Sound
Please round up to the highest minute. e.g. 30
In 200 words or less

Applicant Information

Applicant's Role

Distribution and Publicity

Press Kit

If there are multiple files, please compress in a single .zip or .pdf file. Max. file size: 20 MB.

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload
If there are multiple files, please compress in a single .zip or .pdf file.Max. file size: 20 MB.

Free Submission until 9 May 2026

Please note free submissions will only be accepted during the early bird period from 9 April to 9 May 2026.

All short film submissions from 10 May 2026 will be charged a fee of USD15. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

For more info, please refer to the submission guidelines.

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