Explore by Festival Section
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) warmly invites you to return to the cinemas for its 37th edition, taking place from 21 October to 1 November 2026.
With a diverse selection of over 100 films from more than 50 countries, this year’s programme introduces our all-new Junior Explorers section for young audiences and an expanded lineup of live performances in the Undercurrent section.
Mapped across a rich cinematic landscape, each section invites the audiences to chart their own course and discover new perspectives.
Looking to explore our programme by film title? Click the link below.
Festival Sections
The Assassin(s)
Festival Opening
Undeterred by the intimidation of state agents, an intrepid detective, reporter and news editor join forces to uncover the truth about a shooting in this gripping procedural thriller.
9 Temples To Heaven
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.
Surface Tension
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.
It’s Not Sweet
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.
Brave Cat
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.
Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava
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.
The Compression Zone
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.
The House on the Moon
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.
