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

Posted 5th August 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 a free annual membership to each of the regional "Best Animation" winners. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of VFX professionals and businesses across Aotearoa.

Animation is a unique challenge, but don't let that stop you. Remember that animated films have twice claimed the national title! Need some inspiration? Check out the 2022 national champion, Big Questions, or listen to a podcast from Sam Harris, the animator from Squint Eastwood who won for the 2020 lockdown edition.

Check out the 2022 winner - Big Questions By Mitchells Here.

And listen to this podcast by animator Sam Harris - winner of the 2020 lockdown edition