Double 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…
Read moreGenre and Elements: Limitations Create Better Stories
27 May 2026
The strange thing about creativity is that too much freedom can actually stop you from starting, it is like staring at a blank canvas, there are so many possibilities it can cause creative paralysis.
The Vista Foundation 48Hours is a nationwide filmmaking competition that throws that problem out the window…
Read moreYour Film Career Starts This Weekend!
21 May 2026
The Vista Foundation 48Hours competition has become a proving ground for emerging directors ready to trade perfectionism for creative momentum. This is more than a competition. It's a dedicated community of grassroots filmmakers and film fanatics that all support each other at packed cinema screening events across Aotearoa.
Trust Your…
Read moreWhy Tertiary Students Keep Coming Back to 48Hours
14 May 2026
There’s something slightly unhinged about deciding to make a short film in just 48 hours which is probably why so many tertiary students across New Zealand keep coming back every year.
The Vista Foundation 48Hours competition has become a rite of passage for so many emerging filmmakers around Aotearoa and…
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