Vista Foundation 48Hours Genres and Elements for 2026!
31 Jul 2026
Shoot weekend has begun! See below for the 10 genres & 4 compulsory elements for the Vista Foundation 48Hours 2026! Stay safe, have fun, and make great films! We're so excited to see what you come up with.
Your Genre and Required Elements
Your team’s genre number will be listed on…
Read more2026 Competition Information
30 Jul 2026
Here is some information to help prepare you for the shoot weekend - July 31st - August 2nd 2026.
Watch the online launch!
Tune into our online launch from 6.30pm on Friday night.
Your Genre and Required Elements
Your team’s genre number will be listed on the website here. The…
Read moreLAUNCH EVENT - JULY 31st 6.30PM - Massey National Academy of Screen Arts
23 Jul 2026
Tune in on July 31st 6:30PM on the Vista Foundation @48Hoursnz YouTube channel as teams across the country receive their genre and competition elements.
The launch is run by the Massey College of Creative Arts students working behind the scenes under the guidance of Technical Services Coordinator Adam Dransfield.
Streaming…
Read moreGet 48Hours Ready - Info Session for Filmmakers
14 Jul 2026
Wednesday 22nd July 7pm-8pm - Click here to reserve your space
Thinking about entering Vista Foundation 48Hours? Or ready to come back for another round?
Join Regional Film Offices of New Zealand (RFONZ) and Vista Foundation 48Hours for an online info session designed for emerging filmmakers, first-time teams and veterans…
Read more25K Level Up Grant from NZFC is back!
30 Jun 2026
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 2026 they will offer the Grand Final winning team an opportunity to pitch for a grant of up to $25,000 to go towards…
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