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.
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14 Jul 2026
Wednesday 22nd July 7pm-8pm - Click here to reserve your space
Thinking about entering Vista Foundation 48Hours? Or ready to come back for another round?
Join Regional Film Offices of New Zealand (RFONZ) and Vista Foundation 48Hours for an online info session designed for emerging filmmakers, first-time teams and veterans…
Read more25K Level Up Grant from NZFC is back!
30 Jun 2026
Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga / The New Zealand Film Commission is excited to celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes out of the Vista Foundation 48Hours.
In 2026 they will offer the Grand Final winning team an opportunity to pitch for a grant of up to $25,000 to go towards…
Read moreDouble Your Chances: One Film, Two Competitions!
16 Jun 2026
ABOUT ONSCREEN
OnScreen is your chance to create an original short film, music video, or documentary — up to 7 minutes (Senior) or 5 minutes (Intermediate).
This is a unique opportunity to run your own film project from start to finish, taking on key roles like Director, Scriptwriter, Editor, Producer or…
Read moreA Competition for Every Storyteller
11 Jun 2026
For more than 23 years, Vista Foundation 48Hours has helped filmmakers across Aotearoa discover their creative voice, build their skills, and take the next step in their screen storytelling journey.
We want as many people as possible to have that opportunity, which is why we're working to make the competition…
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