Rubber Monkey Powering Filmmakers with Epic Prizes!
7 Aug 2025
Rubber Monkey is a proud supporter of The Vista Foundation 48Hours and is backing our filmmakers in a big way for 2025! In conjunction with their generous suppliers, they are sponsoring multiple awards to help you get your hands on some incredible gear.
National Best Cinematography
In partnership with SONY,…
Read moreSir Peter Jackson Might Watch Your Film!
6 Aug 2025
We’re beyond excited to announce the return of Sir Peter Jackson’s Wild Cards for another year!
That’s right – Sir Peter Jackson himself will once again be personally selecting three standout wild card films to advance straight to the Grand Finals on October 25th at The Embassy Theatre, Wellington.
Sir Peter…
Read morePLS - Auckland Gear Deal and Prize
6 Aug 2025
Professional Lighting Services (PLS) - A Long-Term Supporter for 48Hours
The Vista Foundation 48Hours is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Professional Lighting Services (PLS). PLS is supporting the Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland winner with a prize of:
- a $2000+GST rental voucher. This voucher is valid for 12 months and can…
Wellington Regional Teams: Screen Wellington Prize
6 Aug 2025
Screen Wellington is absolutely buzzing to announce they're fueling the future of filmmaking in the coolest little capital! They are putting their money where their heart is by sponsoring a $1000 cash prize for the winner of Thomas Coppell’s Regional Manager Rising Star Award!
That's right, they're all about celebrating…
Read moreThe Art of the Weekend: Drama, Animation, and Comedy - New Podcasts
6 Aug 2025
We've been diving deep into the world of filmmaking with a fantastic series of podcasts, and we're excited to share some of the highlights!
In our chat with Molly Doyle, we explored the nuances of creating compelling drama within the tight constraints of the 48Hours challenge. Molly’s discussion is a…
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