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Another landmark film from GMA Pictures is making its return to the big screen! Beginning June 3, the digitally restored and remastered version of Muro-Ami, the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Best Picture, will be screened in select SM Cinemas, introducing the acclaimed film to a new generation of moviegoers. Directed by the late Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by National Artist for Film Ricky Lee and acclaimed filmmaker Jun Robles Lana, Muro-Ami remains one of Philippine cinema’s most powerful social dramas. The film starred Cesar Montano, Pen Medina, Jhong Hilario, and Amy Austria, and also featured Rebecca Lusterio. The film was produced in 1999 by Gilberto R. Duavit Jr. (now GMA Network President and CEO) and Menardo “Butch” Jimenez, Jr. As part of the release of the film’s remastered version, a special screening was held last May 19, attended by Montano, Medina, Hilario, and Austria. They were joined by Lana, Lee, and N...

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...