The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is accepting Asian Features & Southeast -Asian Short Films until June 9, 2026.

About the festival:
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is the largest and longest running film event in Singapore. Founded in 1987 by Geoffrey Malone and L. Leland Whitney, the Festival focuses on showcasing international films and providing a global platform for the best of Singapore cinema. Over the decades, it has grown to become an iconic date in the Singapore arts calendar. With its focus on groundbreaking Asian cinema, this prestigious event is known for its dynamic programming and commitment to the development of a vibrant local film culture.

Eligibility:
– Feature films entries MUST be from Asia and over 60 minutes in length.
– Short films entries MUST be from Southeast Asia and under 30 minutes in length.
– Films both features, and short films can be fiction or documentaries.
– Films must not have premiered earlier than October 1, 2025.
– Films must at least be a Singapore premiere, meaning entries must not have been broadcasted on TV, made available on the Internet or screened publicly in Singapore in any way prior to the Festival.
– Priority will be given to World, International and Asian premieres.
– Films in any other language other than English must have English subtitles.
– Submissions must be done via the Singapore International Film Festival website.
– If accepted the festival accepts the following screening formats: DCP or Digital File (Apple ProRes or H.264).
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: Mid-September 2026.

To read the full Rules & Regulations please go to this link: https://sgiff.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SGIFF2026-Call-For-Entry-Guidelines-17Mar.pdf

To submit to the Asian Feature Film Competition please visit: https://sgiff.com/37th-call-for-entries-asian-feature-films

To submit to the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition please visit: https://sgiff.com/37th-call-for-entries-southeast-asian-short-films

We remind readers that the 37th Singapore International Film Festival will take place from October 21 – November 1, 2026 in Singapore.

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