The Vista Foundation 48Hours Christchurch City Finals showcase the short films produced by local filmmakers as part of the nationwide New Zealand filmmaking competition, 48Hours. In this competition, teams have a single 48-hour period to write, shoot, edit, and score a short film, adhering to randomly selected genres and compulsory elements such as a line of dialogue, a prop, a character, and a technical element. The event has regional competitions in several New Zealand cities, including Christchurch, leading to regional winners and a national final. The Christchurch City Finals celebrate the talent of local filmmakers and culminate in an awards ceremony.