Festival Passes
Our Festival Passes give varying levels of access to the Festival programme.
Whether you’re a hardcore cinephile with a Letterboxd account, an industry member eager to learn more from leading experts, or an arts lover looking to support your favourite arts organisation — we have something for everyone.
Donate or buy a Festival Pass to enjoy exclusive privileges today.
Types of Passes
SGIFFriends Pass
Donation
Be An SGIFFriend
The SGIFFriends Pass gives you access to unlimited film screenings, the Festival Opening film, Special Presentations, Opening Acts, ‘In Conversation’ dialogue sessions, and the Festival Lounge.
Donation Tiers & Entitlements
Donate $400 to $999 and receive one SGIFFriends Pass.
Donate $1,000 and above and receive two SGIFFriends Passes.
Other SGIFFriends benefits such as festival gift bag and discounted products apply.
To make your donation, visit DONATE.SGIFF.COM Your vital contribution helps shape the future of local and regional cinema.
Industry Pass
Purchase
Participate in SGIFF Industry Days conference event
The Industry Pass gives you access to the following benefits:
Access to the all-new Industry Days conference, Festival Lounge and ‘In Conversation’ talks (on a first-come-first-serve basis)
10% off regular-priced screenings with a unique promo code.
1-Day Pass ($60, $40 with concession*):
Access to Industry Days and Festival Lounge with lunch on the day(s) purchased.
3-Day Pass ($150, $100 with concession*):
Access to Industry Days and Festival Lounge with lunch from 3 to 5 December
Access to the ‘Philippine Cinema Night’ festival party on 5 December on a first-come-first-serve basis
Terms & Conditions
The Industry Pass is non-transferable and non-refundable.
The Concession rate is for full-time students, NSFs, seniors aged 60 years and above and persons with disabilities (PwDs).
Random checks on concession passes will be conducted at the point of entry. If you are unable to show proof of eligibility, you must upgrade your concession pass to the full-priced standard pass.
The programme is correct at time of publish and is subject to change.
Attending the Programme
The primary language of communication and presentation is English.
The Flexible Performance Space and Festival Lounge are accessible for wheelchair users.
If you have any questions on the programme, or require assistance to enable your participation, please contact the Industry Coordinator Hoo Kuan Cien at industry@sgiff.com.
Cinephile Pass
Donation
Cover the festival for any number of film screenings
The Cinephile Pass gives you access to unlimited regular-priced screenings, ‘In Conversation’ dialogue sessions, and the Festival Lounge on a first come, first served basis.
By application only with a minimum donation of $50.
We will accept your donation only upon successful application for the Cinephile Pass.
Submissions for the Cinephile Pass from 1 to 13 November 2024.
The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) 2025
| Black River by Tran Phuong Thao, Swann Dubus | South Sea by Riar Rizaldi | The People Outside by Jewel Maranan | Arts Centre by Tan Pin Pin |
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Production |
Production |
Production |
Post-Production |
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Vietnam |
Indonesia |
The Philippines |
Singapore |
Selection Committee | SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film Grant (SEA-SHORTS) 2025
| Chayanin Tiangpitayagorn | Qila Gill | Wouter Jansen |
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Thailand |
Malaysia, Germany & UK |
The Netherlands, Austria |
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Chayanin Tiangpitayagorn is a Bangkok-based cinephile and an independent film critic. His work has appeared in film magazines such as Starpics and Bioscope among others. He serves as the jury for Bangkok Critics Assembly Award. Since 2013, he co-curates Wildtype and Wildtype Middleclass – annual film screening programmes focusing on overlooked Thai independent films – and serves as part of the selection committee for Thai Short Film and Video Festival since 2022. Most recently, he joined the Festival Film Dokumenter 2024 jury and served as a guest curator for the 7th Bangkok Experimental Film Festival (BEFF7). |
Qila Gill is a film programmer with extensive experience in the international film festival circuit. She is the Co-Head of Programme at the London Short Film Festival and serves on the selection committee for Berlinale Generation (features). She has programmed for SGIFF (Southeast Asian Short Film Competition and Undercurrent section), Berlinale Shorts, Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg, Sheffield Doc/Fest, Experimenta (London Film Festival), Aesthetica Film Festival and SXSW documentary screener (2024). Prior to her current roles, she was the Distribution Director at LUX, London, and has produced artists’ films under Marginalia Pictures. |
Wouter Jansen is the founder of the sales company Square Eyes. The company represents bold, author-driven features and shorts, and in close collaboration with the filmmakers it devises bespoke festival distribution and sales strategies. In the past Wouter has worked for 10 years as the head of program at Go Short ISFF. He is an expert for Locarno Open Doors and First Cut Lab, regularly gives lectures at film schools and festivals, and engages in selection committees for funding bodies and industry programs. |
Selection Committee | SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film Grant (SEA-SHORTS) 2025
| Chayanin Tiangpitayagorn | Qila Gill |
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Thailand |
Malaysia, Germany & UK |
Chayanin Tiangpitayagorn is a Bangkok-based cinephile and an independent film critic. His work has appeared in film magazines such as Starpics and Bioscope among others. He serves as the jury for Bangkok Critics Assembly Award. Since 2013, he co-curates Wildtype and Wildtype Middleclass – annual film screening programmes focusing on overlooked Thai independent films – and serves as part of the selection committee for Thai Short Film and Video Festival since 2022. Most recently, he joined the Festival Film Dokumenter 2024 jury and served as a guest curator for the 7th Bangkok Experimental Film Festival (BEFF7). |
Qila Gill is a film programmer with extensive experience in the international film festival circuit. She is the Co-Head of Programme at the London Short Film Festival and serves on the selection committee for Berlinale Generation (features). She has programmed for SGIFF (Southeast Asian Short Film Competition and Undercurrent section), Berlinale Shorts, Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg, Sheffield Doc/Fest, Experimenta (London Film Festival), Aesthetica Film Festival and SXSW documentary screener (2024). Prior to her current roles, she was the Distribution Director at LUX, London, and has produced artists’ films under Marginalia Pictures. |
Chayanin Tiangpitayagorn |
Qila Gill |
Thailand |
Malaysia, Germany & UK |