GMA Pictures' '58th' wins big at the Manila International Film Festival
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'58th' scored major awards at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF).
GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs animated documentary 58th continues to add to its trophy haul.
Based on the information uploaded on the social media pages of GMA Pictures, the film won several major awards in the Manila International Film Festival in Hollywood.
58th—which tackles one of the bloodiest moments in Philippine history, the Maguindanao Massacre in 2009—bagged the recognition for Best Picture (Documentary), while its director Carl Joseph Papa was hailed as Best Director.
Meanwhile, Reynafe Castillo, the daughter of the late journalist and 58th victim Reynaldo Momay, whom Glaiza De Castro portrayed in the movie, received the Shining A Light Award.
'58TH' WINS BIG AT THE 2026 MIFF#58thMovie received three major awards at the recently concluded Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Hollywood:
— GMA Pictures (@GMAPictures) September 7, 2026
🏆 Best Picture (Documentary) — 58th
🏆 Best Director — Carl Joseph Papa
🏆 Shining A Light Award — Reynafe Castillo pic.twitter.com/qzrRrwapdV
After learning about their victory, Glaiza also took to Instagram Story to share their latest achievement.
Back in July, 58th also won an award at the 2026 edition of Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand.
It was already confirmed as well that 58th will be screened in the 31st Busan International Film Festival that will be held from October 6 to 15.
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