The Singapore International Film Festival is shaking up its signature Asian Feature Film Competition for its 36th edition, expanding eligibility beyond emerging filmmakers while enlisting acclaimed Argentinian director Lucrecia Martel to lead the jury.

The fest, running Nov. 26-Dec. 7 as part of the Singapore Media Festival 2025, has revealed that the competition — previously limited to helmers presenting their first through third features — will now welcome filmmakers at any career stage.

“SGIFF marks both a celebration and a call to action: that stories must continue to be told, communities must continue to gather, and art must continue to thrive, even in uncertain times,” organizers said in a statement.

Martel, whose “Zama” screened at SGIFF 2017, returns with her latest work “Nu

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