The Singapore International Film Festival 2025 Unveils Greater Access, Star Power and New Festival Highlights

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is set to return from 26 November to 7 December 2025 with an exciting line-up of exclusive screenings, star-studded appearances and expanded accessibility for local audiences. Now in its 36th edition, SGIFF is part of the Singapore Media Festival 2025, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

Greater Access for Singaporeans with the SG Culture Pass

This year, Singaporeans can look forward to more affordable access to local cinema. For the first time, SG Culture Pass credits can be used to purchase tickets for selected SGIFF screenings featuring local films directed, produced or written by Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

The SG Culture Pass, an initiative by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), provides $100 worth of credits to Singaporeans aged 18 and above to enjoy local arts and heritage experiences. The move reinforces SGIFF’s mission to make homegrown films more accessible while nurturing Singapore’s film talent and storytelling culture.

New Special Presentation: Silent Friend with Tony Leung in Attendance

Adding to its high-profile Special Presentations, SGIFF has included Silent Friend to its 2025 slate, joining This City Is A Battlefield and Girl as headline red-carpet events.

The screening will see the presence of writer-director Ildikó Enyedi and globally acclaimed actor Tony Leung, who will make a special appearance.

Tickets for Special Presentation screenings go on sale via SISTIC on Monday, 10 November 2025, from 12 PM.

Exclusive “In Conversation With Tony Leung”

Film enthusiasts will have a rare chance to hear from Tony Leung himself in an intimate dialogue session moderated by Mediacorp artiste and SGIFF Festival Ambassador Rebecca Lim.

Leung, known for iconic roles in In the Mood for Love, Chungking Express, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will share insights into his craft and career. The session is presented by Marina Bay Sands, SGIFF’s Official Special Presentation Film Partner.

Event Details:

• 28 November 2025 (Friday)
• 7:00 PM
• Hibiscus Ballroom, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
• Tickets: $10 — Available via SISTIC

More Festival Highlights

• A special screening of the classic Woman of Fire (1971), attended by Screen Icon Award recipient Youn Yuh-jung.
• An In Conversation With Chin Han, who will also serve on the jury for the Asian Feature Film Competition, chaired by acclaimed Argentinian filmmaker Lucrecia Martel.