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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…

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The 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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The VFX Guild and the Vista Foundation 48Hours: Animate and Win!

5 Aug 2025

The VFX Guild and the Vista Foundation 48Hours: Animate and Win!

Get ready to bring your animated ideas to life because the VFX Guild is on board to ignite the animation entries for the 2025 Vista Foundation 48Hours competition!

We're thrilled to announce that the VFX Guild will be awarding…

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How many short films have you made this year?

31 Jul 2025

Registrations are open now for Aotearoa’s wildest weekend of filmmaking — The Vista Foundation 48Hours. No matter where you are in your career, 48Hours is an opportunity to bring people together and make a film.

Hone your craft in front of or behind the camera! Whether you’re an actor, DOP, director,…

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Sawmill Studios & Screen Marlborough Back South Island Talent

18 Jul 2025

Sawmill Studios & Screen Marlborough Back South Island Talent in 48Hours Film Competition

Sawmill Studios and Screen Marlborough are thrilled to announce their sponsorship of two exciting awards at this year’s Vista Foundation 48Hours – The Ōtautahi Regional Winner and The Across Aotearoa Regional Winner!

As passionate advocates for screen storytelling in…

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