48Hours is so stoked and proud to share some monumental news from their 2025 Grand Champions, Positive Barry.
The revamped version of their winning film, Grounded, has been officially selected for the ‘Young Audiences Short Film Competitionʻ at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026, the largest animation film festival in the world.
The team's efforts to enhance the film and share it internationally, proves how the Vista Foundation 48Hours isn't just a local film competition - it’s a springboard for world-class storytelling.
They're delighted to have supported this journey and can't wait to see Positive Barry showcase their film in France this June.
And filmmakers - be inspired by this amazing story and GET REGISTERING!
The Vista Foundation 48Hours 2026 details are:
Save the dates: Shoot Weekend - July 31 – August 02, 2026
Earlybird Registrations: June 1st (King's Birthday) - July 1st
Watch this space: Registration details and city info coming soon!