All Videos May 1, 2020

48Hours Lockdown Edition: A Necessary Death

A Necessary Death follows a woman who discovers that there’s been a death in her own home, and she’s not going to let it go uninvestigated. She digs deep to discover the truth behind who is responsible for it, and hold them accountable. It’s time to clean house. This film was made as part of … Read more

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VF48Hours Lockdown Finals Show with Madeleine Sami

Watch the finalists of the VF48HOURS: LOCKDOWN special here. Who will win the coveted top prize? Hosted by Madeleine Sami. VF48HOURS: LOCKDOWN is made with the support of NZ On Air, New Zealand Film Commission and The Vista Foundation. #VF48HOURS #Lockdown #Madeleine Sami

48Hours Lockdown Edition: Nothing to See Here

Nothing To See Here is a short comedy set in an imagined universe where people are invisible. Hamish is locked out of his flat, and it’s kind of Sue’s fault. Now, they must work together to break into Hamish’s house but can’t see eye to eye – literally! This film was made as part of … Read more

48Hours Lockdown Edition: Duck 3D: 2D Busta’s

Duck 3D: 2D Busta’s is a short film packed with absurdities and dimensional anomalies to tell the story of the Simperino family’s struggle with a ruthless disease. Fallen on hard times, the family of mafia dogs will do anything it takes to get money including kidnapping Johnny the dacker (duck-hacker). Will Johnny cave to their … Read more

48Hours Lockdown Edition: Cookie Jar

Cookie Jar is an exploration of the age-old question, who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? The jar stands empty and this dilemma threatens to tear a family apart. Let the interrogations commence. This film was made as part of VF48HOURS: LOCKDOWN. While the judging panel is deciding the winners, The Spinoff is showcasing … Read more

48Hours Lockdown Edition: Ice Cold Killer

It is a still and misty night in the North Atlantic Ocean. Berg and his buddies are chilling out, minding their own business, when a terrifying sound cuts through the icy night air. Ice Cold Killer sheds light on the other side of the story from that one fateful night in 1912. This film was … Read more

48Hours Lockdown Edition: It Was Sol

A family heirloom is broken, but who did the crime, and more importantly, who’s gonna do the time? It Was Sol follows two parents investigating which of their household broke the priceless object. This film was made as part of VF48HOURS: LOCKDOWN. While the judging panel is deciding the winners, The Spinoff is showcasing seven … Read more

48Hours Lockdown Edition: Containment

Containment follows a daughter’s relationship with her mother over an extended period of time, as she pays regular visits to a shipping container. This film was made as part of VF48HOURS: LOCKDOWN. While the judging panel is deciding the winners, The Spinoff is showcasing seven films from the competition. We’re sharing one a day in … Read more

48Hours Lockdown Edition: A Necessary Death

A Necessary Death follows a woman who discovers that there’s been a death in her own home, and she’s not going to let it go uninvestigated. She digs deep to discover the truth behind who is responsible for it, and hold them accountable. It’s time to clean house. This film was made as part of … Read more