From a star-studded red carpet to a rousing defence of artistic integrity, the 37th Singapore International Film Festival opens on a high note, with sold-out screenings, a renewed commitment to local filmmakers and a reminder of why the cinema-going experience still matters. The opening night of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has always been about more than the films themselves. It is about the … Continue reading Film: SGIFF 2026 Opens with a Celebration of Cinema and Creative Freedom

The Singapore International Film Festival’s Junior Explorers programme pairs three films from Chile, Ireland and Japan with sensory-friendly screenings and hands-on activities, while its new Parallax programme looks at how technology is reshaping the future of filmmaking. A first trip to the cinema can be more than an introduction to the big screen. It can open up new worlds, spark questions about growing up and … Continue reading Film: Singapore International Film Festival Opens New Worlds of Discovery for Young Audiences and Reimagines the Future of Cinema with Parallax

After more than a decade without a dedicated closing event, the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is bringing back one final big-screen gathering to round off its 37th edition with a film that promises crime, dark comedy and a distinctly modern kind of chaos. The festival will close on 1 November with the Asian premiere of Vintage Violence, the latest feature from Ukrainian-American filmmaker Eugene … Continue reading Film: SGIFF 2026 Brings Back Its Festival Closing with Asian Premiere of ‘Vintage Violence’