About the Singapore International Film Festival
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The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is the largest and longest-running film event in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1987, SGIFF has been an integral contributor and catalyst of the independent film industry in Singapore and its region. The Festival is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity with Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status.
About the Film Academy
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SGIFF Film Academy (SFA) is the region’s first holistic training initiative to support Southeast Asian film talents and nurture film appreciation among the audience. A launch pad for mentorship, exchange of ideas and strengthening film literary, the developmental programmes – Southeast Asian Producers Network, Southeast Asian Film Lab, Youth Jury & Critics Programme, SGIFF Film Fund, New Waves, Traveling Waves, and Film Immersion Programme for Schools – will enhance the capabilities of the regional film scene collectively.