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Finding Meaning in Mayhem: Liam Maguren Reflects on 48Hours

17 Jun 2025

For nearly two decades, Liam Maguren has plunged headfirst into the whirlwind that is the 48Hours — a chaotic, intense, and utterly unique experience that pushes creativity to its limits. More than just a race against the clock, 48Hours has become Liam’s hands-on film school, a place where failures are embraced…

25K Level Up Grant from NZFC is back!

11 Jun 2025

48Hours + NZFC Level up grant

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 2025 they will offer the Grand Final winning team an opportunity to pitch for a grant of…

Across Aotearoa - A letter from 48Hours to teams outside the main centres

20 May 2025

Across Aotearoa - A letter from 48Hours to teams outside the main centres

Kia ora koutou,

As we prepare for the 2025 Vista Foundation 48Hours, we want to share a major update for teams entering from outside Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. 

To ensure the competition remains sustainable and strong into…

Key Dates for 2025

1 May 2025

​The Vista Foundation 48Hours, New Zealand's premier guerrilla filmmaking competition, is set to return in 2025 with its highly anticipated shoot weekend scheduled from Friday, August 15, to Sunday, August 17. ​

🎬 What Is 48Hours?

The Vista Foundation 48Hours is New Zealand’s largest guerrilla filmmaking competition. Each year, over…

From 48Hours HQ

30 Jul 2024

This year has been one of the strongest years of 48Hours! It has been so incredible to see teams continually evolving and impressing us with their films, both long-time competitors and newcomers. We are proud of the calibre of films that are being produced, and we want to congratulate all…