Rubber Monkey Powering Filmmakers with Epic Prizes!

Posted 7th August 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, Atomos, and SHURE, this incredible prize package includes:

  • Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera with XLR Handle Unit (PRP $4249)
  • Atomos Shinobi II Monitor
  • SHURE MoveMic Two Receiver Kit
  • Rubber Monkey $3000 Rental Voucher

 National Best School Team

This fantastic prize package is supported by Digital Pigeon, Rubber Monkey, Deity, and SmallRig and has had a huge boost this year:

  • $1000 cash
  • A 1-year Digital Pigeon Freelance subscription
  • An Audio Package from Deity
  • A $1000 voucher from SmallRig

National Best Sound Design

Sponsored by Rubber Monkey and Deity. The film that impresses us with top-tier sound design will win this fantastic prize!

  • Deity Audio Prize Kit, worth $3,000

 Rubber Monkey Spot Prizes

You can also win one of these spot prizes before the shoot weekend:

  • 1x FILMOG FM01 Fog Machine
  • Shure MV88+STEREO-USB

Follow @48Hoursnz and @rubbermonkeyofficial on Instagram to pick up any spot prizes. Good luck to all the participants!