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GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures’ animated documentary film “58th” continues its international festival run after being officially selected to screen at the 2026 edition of Doc Edge Festival, New Zealand’s premier documentary festival and an Academy Awards-qualifying event. The selection marks another major milestone for the film, following its earlier selections at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival and International Film Festival Rotterdam earlier this year. Recognized globally as one of the leading platforms for documentary storytelling, Doc Edge is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with winners in selected categories becoming eligible for Oscar consideration. The Doc Edge Festival showcases the best films from New Zealand and around the world and is committed to selecting high-quality films that demonstrate excellence in storytelling, celebrate diversity, and inspire social change.   “58th” revisits the Maguindanao Massa...

  GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures’ animated documentary film "58th" has been officially selected to compete at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the world’s most esteemed platform for animation. At a press conference in Annecy, France, on April 28, 2026, festival organizers unveiled the competing films in the Contrechamp Feature Films category, with "58th" among them. This milestone is a significant achievement for the film, placing "58th" alongside some of the most exceptional animated works worldwide. "58th" pays tribute to the victims of the Maguindanao Massacre, a tragic chapter in Philippine history, and brings attention to the story of Reynaldo "Bebot" Momay, the massacre’s 58th victim. This marks the first time a GMA Network film has been selected for screening at Annecy. It highlights the growing presence of Filipino talent on the international stage and the evolution of Philippine animation as a compell...