Tips for Creating a Winning Letterboxd48 Poster
9 Aug 2025
The Letterboxd48 Poster Competition is a fun post shoot challenge that is part of the 48Hours film competition, giving teams another chance to win an award and practice their film marketing skills.
Creating a great poster starts with capturing high-quality "hero stills" during the shoot weekend. These are impactful still…
Read moreHow To Find A Music Composer
8 Aug 2025
Getting a composer to join your 48Hours film might seem difficult, but we can share some top secret secrets on how to trap a composer in the wild, and once your composer is in captivity, how to care for them.
Why Teams Should Include A Music Composer
To start at…
Read moreRubber 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…