SGIFF 2024 to Honor Jafar Panahi, Opens with 'Stranger Eyes'

The Singapore International Film Festival introduces new initiatives under fresh leadership, spotlighting local talent and international auteurs.

The festival will run from November 28 to December 8, 2024, under the new leadership of General Manager Jeremy Chua.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi will receive the Cinema Honorary Award, marking his first appearance at SGIFF after a 14-year travel ban.
Opening the festival is Chris Yeo Siew Hua's 'Stranger Eyes,' the first Singaporean film to compete for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Mediacorp actress Rebecca Lim has been named SGIFF's first-ever ambassador to promote Singaporean films and talent.
The Audience Choice Award has been revamped to focus exclusively on Singaporean films and co-productions, with winners determined by audience votes.