'58th' goes to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026 in France
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...