Regulations

Eligibility

  • The festival is open to filmmakers from all around the world.
  • Both feature-length films (over 70 minutes) and short films (under 40 minutes) are eligible for submission.
  • All genres are welcome, including narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, and more.
  • Films must have been completed after January 1, 2021

Submission Guidelines

  • Films must be submitted via the official festival submission platform FilmFreeway.

  • All submissions must include a completed entry form and the required submission fee.

  • Each entry must be accompanied by a brief synopsis, a high-resolution poster or still, and the director’s bio.

  • Submissions must be in English or have English subtitles.

Premiere Status

  • Preference will be given to films that are Singapore premieres; however, this is not a requirement.

  • Films that have been publicly screened or broadcast in Singapore before the festival dates are not eligible.

Screening Formats

  • Films selected for screening must be available in DCP or digital format ( e.g., .mp4, .mov).

Selection Process

  • All films will be reviewed by the festival’s programming team and jury.
  • The decision of the selection committee is final. Due to the high volume ofsubmissions, the festival cannot provide individual feedback.
  • Selected filmmakers will be notified by email and must confirm their participation within a specified period.

Festival Participation

  • Filmmakers whose films are selected for screening agree to participate in our online platform.
  • SIFF reserves the right to use excerpts (up to 3 minutes), film stills, and posters for promotional purposes across all media.

Awards and Prizes

  • The festival will present awards in various categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and others.

  • All award decisions are made by the festival’s official jury and are final.

Rights and Permissions

  • By submitting a film, the filmmaker confirms that they have obtained all necessary rights and permissions for the film’s content, including music, images, and any other third-party materials.

  • The festival is not responsible for any claims related to copyright infringement, unauthorized use of intellectual property, or any other legal matters concerning the film’s content.

Withdrawal and Refunds

  • Once a film is submitted, the submission fee is non-refundable.

  • A film may be withdrawn from consideration by submitting a written request to the festival organizers; however, fees will not be refunded.

General Terms

  • The festival reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the rules and regulations at any time without prior notice.

  • By submitting to SIFF, participants agree to these rules and regulations in full.