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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 10:33 |
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 Larry Thomas
Larry is the Coordinator of the Regional Media Centre and he is no stranger to media development in the Pacific. As Coordinator of the Regional Media Centre (RMC), Larry brings in a wealth of experience both as an educator, writer and now film maker in the region. He studied Communications and Media at the University of Canberra before taking up a job with UNICEF as a Communications Officer in 1985. Larry did a few radio stints with the Fiji Broadcasting Commission (FBC) now FBCL as Producer and Presenter. He has a passion for radio and was producer of the weekly Fiji Centre Magazine radio programme for several years. Just before he joined RMC, Larry was the Senior Lecturer and Head of Department in the Literature and Language Department which is now now School of Language, Arts and Media, SLAM, at the University of the South Pacific. Larry is an artist in his own right and makes documentary films, writes plays and short stories whenever the hectic media schedules gives him some free time. |
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 10:43 |
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 Joji Nabalarua
As part of a new breed of innovative video editor and camerapersons, Joji Nabalarua is keen on experimenting new technology and software to improve the stories he lays on the reels. Being a video editor and cameraperson is no mean feat for this young man who believes that video and film has the potential to change the region if maximized. He began his work at RMC six years ago and his understanding of the impacts of film has won him numerous awards. Joji was named the best Cameraman by the Fiji Association of Media Excellence (FAME) in 2006 and again reclaimed that title in 2007 and 2008. He came to RMC after a decade long stretch as an editor for Pasifika Communications. It was at Pasifika that Joji began his award winning streak. His very first award was as best editor for his work on the Swaps Cap commercial and later he won the award for best Soundtrack for the Womens’ Crisis Centre commercial. |
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Saturday, 06 February 2010 13:52 |
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 Emily Naidike
Emily is RMC's sole graphic artists. She is quickly making a name for herself in the graphics world. With over a decade of experience as a graphic artist Emily values images from the ominous to the picturesque. She understands that art may not be well received and artists may have differing concepts from those of their audience. This can be a challenge given that artists treasure their talents and their designs. Today, Emily has branched into sharing her knowledge with upcoming graphic artists as a trainer. She hopes young aspiring graphic artists will use emotive language into their creation. Whether it is contemporary or conservative art or whether it is abstract or concrete versions, Emily’s artwork is easily interpreted. Emily landed her first job as a certified Graphic Artist at Stolen Pig a clothing design company. Later, she moved on to Sansom Design, now Samba before she progressed to Colonial’s Marketing. Her calling to the region has brought her to SPC’s Regional Media Centre.
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 10:38 |
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 Sylvia Rupeni
Sylvia is the Programme Assistant and is a constant reminder that it is never too late to try new challenges and pursue exciting horizons. This is exactly what happened when she left the comforts of the University of the South Pacific, USP, to join RMC. Unbeknown, to Sylvia is that the media industry can be a field of headaches despite its vibrancy. But true to her calling, Sylvia’s hidden administrative aptitude is exactly what her job as Programme Assistant demands. Prior to joining RMC, Sylvia was the Production Officer at the Centre for Educational Development & Technology, USP. She completed her Secretarial Studies at the Derrick Technical Institute (now Fiji Institute of Technology) in 1970 and towards the end of her studies; she was hired by the USP. What was supposed to be a three-month apprenticeship turned out to be a job that almost lasted her lifetime. Unlike her previous work RMC presents Sylvia a range of new challenges and working with media people is a constant change that occurs every day. |
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Thursday, 30 September 2010 09:51 |
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Lauren Robinson
Lauren Robinson Frey joined the RMC in July, 2010 after a stint with the University of the South Pacific’s International Office. Prior to that, she worked for Fiji Television Limited for seven years - first in Production and Programming, before switching to the newsroom as a Sports Reporter and Presenter. Whilst there she also tried her hand at producing a live weekly talkback show. Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism & Applied Psychology from the University of the South Pacific. She is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma at the same institution. Outside of the office, Lauren tries to get out on the water as often as possible, do a bit of travelling, pick up a good book or watch a good movie and keep her cacti alive.
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