Prizes and Awards
National Prizes
Grand National Champ 2021
The Grand National Champion Apee
$10,000 cash prize
Lighting rental from Professional Lighting Services to a value of $5000
Sound design, mix and mastering from POW Studios to a value of $2500*
Colour grade and/or online finishing from Images and Sound to a value of $2500*
x1 Year Digital Pigeon Professional subscription (valued at US $900 a year)
*Terms and conditions apply.
Grand National - First Runner Up
$4000 cash prize
x1 Year Digital Pigeon Professional subscription (valued at US $900 a year)
Grand National - Second Runner Up
$2000 cash prize
x1 Year Digital Pigeon Professional subscription (valued at US $900 a year)
Remaining 15 Grand Finalists
x1 year Digital Pigeon Freelance subscription (valued at US $300 a year) each team
Ant's Solo/Duo Team
$1000 cash
(Decided by competition founder Ant Timpson, this award is for teams competing with a maximum of two members, including any actors).
L'Affare Ultra48
$1000 cash prize
L'Affare gift pack
Best Director
$250 cash
Dame Gaylene Preston & WIFT Best Female Director
$1000 cash
1 year WIFT membership
Best School
The winning film will be hosted on the Re: Platform
$1000 cash
Best 'Under 18' Film
The winning film will be hosted on the Re: Platform
$1000 cash
Best Performer
$250 cash
Best Script
$250 cash
Best Cinematography
$250 cash
Best Production Design
$250 cash
Best Animation
$250 cash
Best VFX
$250 cash
Best Editing
$250 cash
POW Studios Best Sound Design
$250 cash
Best Original Score/Song
$250 cash
NZ Filmmakers Collective Best Disqualified Film
A fabulous trophy created by the NZFMC and a second chance free entry to 48Hours 2022
Regional Awards
Regional City Winner
The glorious Apee statue
$600 cash prize
Regional City Runner-up
$300 cash prize
Regional WIFT Outstanding Female Filmmaker
1 Year WIFT membership
Free entry for 48Hours 2022 for each regional Female Filmmaker winner
Best Director
Best School
Best Under 18
Best Performer
Best Script
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Best Animation
Best VFX
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Original Score/Song
Best Disqualified Film
Best use of genre
Best use of elements
City Manager Award
- Ōtepoti / Dunedin - Best Team Intro
- Te Moana-a-Toi / Bay of Plenty - Bring in the Feels Award
- Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington - Tear-Jerker Award
- Taranaki - Best use of Landscape Award
- Kirikiriroa/Hamilton - Best Female Character Award
- Ōtautahi / Christchurch - Best Ending Award
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Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland - Best Ensemble Performance
Audience Favourites
The audience favourite for each heat receives a certificate.