'58th' selected to compete at New Zealand’s Doc Edge Festival following Annecy and Rotterdam selections
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...