# 37th Singapore International Film Festival > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/37th-singapore-international-film-festival > Updated: 2026-09-28T05:46:57.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. The 37th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is scheduled to run from October 21 to November 1, 2026. Supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the festival will open with the South Korean thriller ‘The Assassin(s)’. This edition aims to highlight respected Asian talent and introduce new presentation formats, an intuitive ticketing platform, and an expanded industry programme. A free-to-attend section will also focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Notable honors include the Screen Icon Award for Bollywood actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan and a Cinema Honorary Award for Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda. As part of the festival, there will be a special presentation marking the 25th anniversary of the film ‘Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India’, with Khan attending alongside director Ashutosh Gowariker. The festival’s ‘In Conversation With’ series will host public dialogues with industry figures, including South Korean actor Shim Eun-kyung and Hong Kong filmmakers Peter Chan and Anthony Wong. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Singapore International Film Festival announces 37th edition The 37th Singapore International Film Festival opens from 21 October to 1 November 2026, featuring South Korean thriller “The Assassin(s)” and honoring icons Aamir Khan and Hirokazu Koreeda. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-international-film-festival-announces-37th-edition ### 2026-09-25: Aamir Khan to receive Screen Icon Award at Singapore Film Festival Aamir Khan will receive the Screen Icon Award at the 37th Singapore International Film Festival, which will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of his film ‘Lagaan’ and honor filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aamir-khan-to-receive-screen-icon-award-at-singapore-film-festival --- Cite as: 37th Singapore International Film Festival. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/37th-singapore-international-film-festival