Get ready for Aotearoa’s wildest weekend of filmmaking — Vista Foundation 48Hours is back for 2025! Registration is open from June 16th. Watch the trailer
Teams from across the motu will write, shoot, and edit a short film in just one chaotic, creative weekend: August 15 – 17, 2025
Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration: $225.00 (closes July 18th)
Standard Registration: $265.00 (opens July 19th and closes August 13th)
This year’s Grand National Champion, proudly supported by WingNut Films, will walk away with an epic prize package designed to launch your next project and celebrate your team’s creativity in style:
- The APEE Trophy – the ultimate symbol of 48Hours glory
- $20,000 cash from WingNut Films
- $20,000 in post production services from Park Road Post Production
- $15,000 in gear hire from Portsmouth Film Equipment Rental
There are more incredible prizes that are still to be announced, so stay tuned!