Singapore–  Following a highly successful return of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF)  last year, the  26th edition of  SGIFF  is set to provide festival goers with an insight into the region’s  stories  and  the  art of filmmaking  through more than 150 film screenings and public programmes.

This year, SGIFF will present 146 feature and short films from 51 countries, across 11 sections, including the international premiere of Cemetery of Splendour, Singapore Minstrel and SGIFF’s opening film at Marina Bay Sands, Panay.

SGIFF will introduce a new Audience Choice Award where audiences can vote for their favourite feature film, in recognition of greater involvement desired by festival goers. The winning Audience Choice film will be announced during the Silver Screen Awards and will be re-screened together with the Best Asian Film on the last day of the Festival, replacing the closing film.