University of Fiji Journalism students showcased their storytelling and documentary-making skills as six original productions premiered during a special screening night in Suva.
The documentary screening was held at the University of Fiji's Suva Central Campus and featured documentaries produced by second-year Journalism and Media Studies students as part of their major course assessment.
The documentaries accounted for 60 percent of the students' final grade and represented months of research, filming and editing work.
The event attracted lecturers, university staff, industry stakeholders, family members and fellow students, who gathered to support and celebrate the students' achievements.
Throughout the production process, the students received guidance and mentorship from Journalism and Media Studies lecturer Josefa Mainavolau and Hurstel Yee.
The documentaries screened included A Life of a Florist by Milika Rabulu, Petals of Perseverance by Sereima Adi, Our Modern Tongue by Joseph Balolo, Disconnect to Reconnect by Eseta Yavuvata, Life Made from Scratch by Ramisese Saunivalu and A Fading Craft by Kelera Verenasau.
Speaking during the event, Mainavolau says the project was designed to provide students with practical experience in visual storytelling while exploring issues of social, cultural and community significance.
He says the documentary assignment allows students to develop hands-on production skills while giving a voice to stories and issues that matter to communities.
The screening highlighted the creativity, dedication and talent of the aspiring journalists as they prepared for careers in the media industry.
