Italy participates in the Singapore International Film Festival for the first time! Discover the Italian titles and programmes featured in this year’s Festival lineup.
La Grazia
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino
Date: Sunday, 7 December 2025
Time: 9.00PM to 11.15PM
Venue: GV Bugis Hall 5, 201 Victoria St, #05-01 Bugis+, Singapore 188067
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Waking Hours (with post screening Q&A by director Federico Cammarata)
Directed by Federico Cammarata and Filippo Foscarini
Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: 7:00PM to 8:15PM
Venue: Oldham Theatre, 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868
Bouchra (Italian co-production)
Directed by Meriem Bennani, Orian Barki
Date: Monday, 1 December 2025
Time: 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Venue: Oldham Theatre, 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868
Industry talks by Italian filmmakers and professionals
World Sales Roundtable – Contemporary trends in world sales and distribution
Date: 2 December, 10am – 11:30am
Speakers: Debra Jiang (New Europe Film Sales), Francesca Tiberi (True Colours Italy). Moderated by Wonsun Shin
Leading world sales agents examine the evolving strategies, challenges, and opportunities in international distribution. They explore how films are positioned, marketed, and circulated across global markets, highlighting the intersection of creative vision and commercial strategy. The conversation illuminates the dynamics of the international film marketplace and the ways distinctive voices find an audience.
Big Ideas – Innovative Production Methods and Micro-Budget Approaches to Film Directing
Date: 3 December, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Speakers: Federico Cammarata, Polen Ly. Moderated by Gladys Ng
This session explores how emerging filmmakers embrace low-budget, low-fi production methods to experiment with narrative, technology, and visual storytelling. It considers how constraints can generate freedom, unpredictability, and unconventional approaches, while fostering collaborative networks and creative communities. The discussion reflects on the potential of micro-budget cinema to challenge conventions and cultivate distinctive voices.
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The Singapore International Film Festival
Founded in 1987, the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is the largest and longest-running film event in Singapore. As an illustrious cornerstone in the local arts calendar, the Festival is known for its dynamic programming and focus on groundbreaking Asian cinema for Singapore and the region.
