Scholarship Opportunites

The Vista Foundation 48Hours is back for 2026, with the official shoot weekend scheduled for July 31 to August 2. To ensure financial barriers don't stand in the way of creative storytelling, a range of scholarship opportunities and free team registrations are available for this year's competition. 

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Free 48Hours Entries for Charities! Thanks to STUDIOCANAL - Community Love is offering 10 free entries to the Vista Foundation 48Hours.

If you work with young filmmakers and the entry fee is a barrier, email Ashley with a quick intro about your mahi and why this opportunity matters to your group. Apply during the registration period!

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Screen Wellington is once again backing Wellington filmmakers is helping teams where entry costs are a barrier to register for the Vista Foundation 48Hours.
If you're based in the Wellington region and need a hand covering your entry fee.

Enter your details in the form to be in to win a free registration! A huge thank you to Screen Wellington for continuing to support Wellington filmmakers. LINK to enter.