Celebrate 2026 Vista Foundation 48Hours Regional & Grand National Finalists!
The 2026 Vista Foundation 48Hours finalist films are heading to the big screen! Creating a complete film in just 48 hours is no small feat and with the bar set incredibly high, this year’s finalists have produced some truly spectacular films. These teams have pushed through the intensity of the shoot weekend, brought an original idea to life against the clock and stood out in a fiercely competitive field.
Get your tickets to the Regional Finals and Grand National Final to support New Zealand’s best filmmaking teams from across Aotearoa and experience the imaginative stories that emerged from this year’s competition.
You will laugh, you will cry and feel all the feels as these films receive their well-earned moment in the spotlight.
Finals Ticket link: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/user/48HoursNZ
Regional Finals
Ōtautahi/Christchurch Regional Final - Tuesday September 8th - 5.30pmHOYTS EntX Theatre
Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland Regional Final - Saturday 19th September - 7:00pm The Hollywood Avondale
Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington Regional Final - Wednesday 23rd September - 7:30pm. The Embassy Theatre, Wellington
Across Aotearoa Regional Final - Friday 18th September - 7:00pm
Livestreamed on the @48Hoursnz YouTube Channel.
Grand National Final
Grand National Final - Saturday October 17th - 6:00pm
The Embassy Theatre, Wellington Buy your tickets here!