Genre and Elements: Limitations Create Better Stories

27 May 2026

The strange thing about creativity is that too much freedom can actually stop you from starting, it is like staring at a blank canvas, there are so many possibilities it can cause creative paralysis. 

The Vista Foundation 48Hours is a nationwide filmmaking competition that throws that problem out the window…

Your Film Career Starts This Weekend!

21 May 2026

The Vista Foundation 48Hours competition has become a proving ground for emerging directors ready to trade perfectionism for creative momentum. This is more than a competition. It's a dedicated community of grassroots filmmakers and film fanatics that all support each other at packed cinema screening events across Aotearoa.

Trust Your…

Why Tertiary Students Keep Coming Back to 48Hours

14 May 2026

There’s something slightly unhinged about deciding to make a short film in just 48 hours which is probably why so many tertiary students across New Zealand keep coming back every year. 

The Vista Foundation 48Hours competition has become a rite of passage for so many emerging filmmakers around Aotearoa and…