Vista Foundation 48Hours Genres and Elements for 2026!

31 Jul 2026

Shoot weekend has begun! See below for the 10 genres & 4 compulsory elements for the Vista Foundation 48Hours 2026! Stay safe, have fun, and make great films! We're so excited to see what you come up with.

Your Genre and Required Elements

Your team’s genre number will be listed on…

2026 Competition Information

30 Jul 2026

Here is some information to help prepare you for the shoot weekend - July 31st - August 2nd 2026.

Watch the online launch!

Tune into our online launch from 6.30pm on Friday night.

Your Genre and Required Elements

Your team’s genre number will be listed on the website here. The…

LAUNCH EVENT - JULY 31st 6.30PM - Massey National Academy of Screen Arts

23 Jul 2026

Tune in on July 31st 6:30PM on the Vista Foundation @48Hoursnz YouTube channel as teams across the country receive their genre and competition elements.

The launch is run by the Massey College of Creative Arts students working behind the scenes under the guidance of Technical Services Coordinator Adam Dransfield.

Streaming…