It was a tough ask, but 48Hours national managers Ness Patea and Ruth Korver managed to pick seven favourites from the huge pool of local films produced in the first 20 years of the competition. Focussing more on the later years of 48Hours, their picks highlight the diversity of films made across different genres, stylistic treatments, team sizes and geographical locations. Check on each film to read their thoughts on why each title either stood the test of time, or simply stuck in their memories.
Short Film, 2011 (Crime, Animation, Horror, Comedy)
Short Film, 2016 (Horror, Romance, Comedy)
Short Film, 2016 (Sci-fi, Romance)
Short Film, 2017 (Musical, Crime, Drama, Dance)
Short Film, 2017 (Fantasy, Action, Comedy)
Short Film, 2020 (Horror, Comedy)
Short Film, 2021 (LGBTQI+, Drama, Dance, Comedy)
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