[1][2][3] Its first edition, held in October 2008, was the first event of its kind in Southeast Asia, with its programmes emphasising new photography in Southeast Asia and showcasing photographic works from Artists from the region alongside international peers at various venues across Singapore.
[1][4] The three main festival components are the Ooficial exhibitions, workshops and portfolio review session for selected Southeast Asian photographers.
The Open Call Showcase focusses on photographic works selected from international submissions.
The duration of the exhibition ranges from 3 weeks to 3 months depending on the venues partners in each edition of the festival.
In its 3rd SIPF Open Call, the exhibitions presented works by 50 emerging and established photographers from 25 countries such as Cambodia, Spain, Mexico, Peru, and Thailand.