The Heat is on!

Posted 25th August 2025

It's time to see all the incredible films created in this year's 48Hours competition!

You have two great ways to watch the official Heats:

1. Watch In-Person at a Cinema Experience the energy and excitement of seeing the films on the big screen with your fellow filmmakers. Remember, these live screenings are for cast and crew, but it's the ultimate way to celebrate the hard work of all the teams.

2. Watch Online with the Country Catch the heats from anywhere in New Zealand (or the world) on the @48hoursnz YouTube channel. You'll be able to watch along with everyone else and even vote for the audience favourite in each heat!

Find your region's heat schedule and the online links here: https://www.48hours.co.nz/heats/2025-heats-schedule/

Vote for your favourite films:

At the end of each heat, viewers will be able to rank the three films they like the best. This will decide the audience favourite winner for each heat. Please note that shortlists and finalists are decided by the Regional Managers and judges.

We will accept votes up to 30 mins after the end of the heat so get in quick. Please note we will only accept one vote from each individual email.

You can find the voting forms here - https://www.48hours.co.nz/heats/audience-favourite-voting/