The countdown is on for Aotearoa’s greatest film competition. The Vista Foundation 48Hours is back, July 31st to August 2nd.
The countdown to Aotearoa’s wildest, most intense filmmaking weekend is officially on.
Whether you are a seasoned veteran who lives for the 48-hour adrenaline rush or a first-timer ready to see what the chaos is all about, your time has come. Clear your calendars, round up your crew, and get your gear ready, because the Vista Foundation 48Hours is back for 2026.
Because today is June 1st (King's Birthday), Early Bird registrations are officially open. This is your opportunity to lock in your team's spot at the best possible price.
The premise remains beautifully simple, yet brilliantly chaotic: you have just one weekend to write, shoot, edit, and deliver a short film. You won't know your assigned genre or the mandatory elements until the clock starts ticking on Friday night.
From there, it's a pure sprint to the finish line.
At the Vista Foundation, we are incredibly proud to return as the naming sponsor for this iconic competition.
There is nothing quite like the magic of the 48Hours community, and nothing beats the feeling of seeing your hard work premiering on the big screen at legendary venues like the Embassy Theatre.
The early bird window runs from today until July 1st, so don't wait. Grab your creative crew, lock in the discount, and get ready to survive the weekend.
Register your team here.