Singapore International Film Festival

Filmmakers, lovers, critics and students have a reason to celebrate with the onset of the iconic Singapore International Film Festival.

This film festival is Singapore’s most prominent and longest-running film festival, having been held annually since 1987.

The festival spans 12 days and screens more than 200 films from all over the world. International film critics have recognised it for successfully promoting the Asian film industry. The festival has become one of the most popular in Singapore, with over 100,000 film lovers attending each year.

It is fun and educational, striking a delicate balance between education and entertainment. This event’s vast array of activities fills a film fanatic’s dreams.

Many films that have yet to be released commercially are screened here, which makes tickets to this festival sought after. Films are not only screened at the festival; award ceremonies are held, where the festival honours celebrated films with awards in several different categories.

The event is also popular with film students seeking to extend their knowledge in film and prop making, camera work, screenwriting, make-up and visual effects. The festival provides a steady stream of education through its masterclasses, workshops, seminars and talks.