The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) is set to return for its 12th edition from 26 November to 7 December 2025, showcasing Asian media that empowers, inspires, and connects. Hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the festival will include four partner events: the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), and Nas Summit. The festival aims to bring together media professionals, leaders, talents, and consumers to experience diverse innovations and forge industry partnerships.
This year’s SGIFF will feature over 120 films from more than 45 countries, with a focus on Singaporean stories. Highlights include the world premieres of “Sandbox,” “At Home with Work,” and “Cendol.” The festival will open with “Girl,” a coming-of-age drama by Shu Qi, who will attend the opening gala alongside festival ambassador Rebecca Lim.
SGCC, running from 5 to 7 December, will host its largest edition yet, featuring six major tabletop tournaments and exclusive collectibles. Attendees can meet global and local pop culture icons, including Power Rangers Erin Cahill and Jason Faunt, and renowned illustrator Stanley “Artgerm” Lau.
ATF, from 2 to 5 December, will focus on the emerging microdrama genre, offering a keynote session, panel discussion, and masterclass. The event will also facilitate co-productions between Singaporean companies and international partners.
Nas Summit will return in a hybrid format on 1 and 2 December, featuring over 40 sessions led by global and regional personalities. A new SME track will focus on leveraging AI for content creation.
The festival will also introduce initiatives to support filmmakers, including the APNECG Pitching Forum, connecting regional filmmakers with global distributors and financiers. For more information, visit the SMF website.
