Elections in Paradise Film

Two Fijians scramble to learn about what politics in Fiji is during the 2022 Fiji General Elections.

[Meli @TumeliTuqota]

If you've been waiting to have your voice heard on matters that affect your yasayasa, @FEO_Official_ has opened local govt Elections! Practise those democracy muscles and register in choosing who will help decide how your town or city will be run. https://t.co/Pomka3ZdQL

[Meli @TumeliTuqota]

For @ElecInParaDoc, we had to record some of our activities during the upcoming 2022 Fiji General Elections. This is the longer, unedited video of me on Elections day, with an edited shorter version appearing in the feature documentary.

[Elections in Paradise Film @ElecInParaDoc]

With Elections later this year (or early next year?), throwback to 2022 to the days leading up to the Fiji General Elections. @dave_lavaki and @TumeliTuqota picked up their cameras and captured the sights and sounds of a country on the cusp of change. What were you up to in 2022?

[Elections in Paradise Film @ElecInParaDoc]

Our 3 short films for 'Elections in Paradise' are now screening at the Oceanic Refractions and Friends Exhibition at the Epeli Hau'ofa Gallery, Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies at USP, Suva, Fiji, from 25th August till 20th Sept. Scan the QR code for more info

[Judy Compain @CompainJudy]

Proud to support Wainibokasi Hospital in Nausori with a donated baby scale, ensuring accurate monitoring of newborn health. Tracking infant growth and development is an important aspect of delivering quality care to mothers and babies!

@angry_kpra @slrabuka @bimanprasad

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'Elections in Paradise' will be screening at the Masima Film Festival in Utah, USA, on Wednesday 7pm, 21/5 (US Time)!

For ticket purchases, visit: https://t.co/0Jh2mzhZ2N and drop us a DM if you want a 20% discount on your pass or single ticket purchase!

[Dave Lavaki @dave_lavaki]

My memory of May 19th. God bless Fiji.

[Elections in Paradise Film @ElecInParaDoc]

25 years ago today, @TumeliTuqota and @dave_lavaki recount where they were on that pivotal day in Fiji's history.

[flaggETERNAL42 @alexelbourne42]

What is your most vivid memory of the May 19th coup that happened 25 years ago today?

[Ariela @ArielaZibiah]

The National Archives of Fiji 🇫🇯 continued2establish connex (#genealogy, #land etc) + a tour of #TeAraAtea. @dave_lavaki & @TumeliTuqota screened @ElecInParaDoc + #talanoa.
“Let’s normalise talking about our #politics!” 💯💥
#vinavalevujina #fijidiaspora on #TeWaipounamu

[Ariela @ArielaZibiah]

S/O to @FijiAirways for flying the National Archives of Fiji crew (Lo&Alosio) & filmmakers @dave_lavaki & @TumeliTuqota to #Otautahi Christchurch to join us for the #TeWaipounamu #FijiDay2024 celebrations. Huge 🙏🏽 to the support of our #fijidiaspora here. #tosovititoso 2/2

[Ariela @ArielaZibiah]

PM: #Fiji Archives officials & filmmakers @TumeliTuqota & @dave_lavaki shared how their work contributes to #publicdiscourse & #research to #students, #academic staff at UC & Otago & a delegation from the NZ🇫🇯Mission & MOE, led by Hon. Aseri Radrodro @ucpacstudies. 1/2

[Ariela @ArielaZibiah]

Screening of “Elections in Paradise” by Dave & Tumeli at the Christchurch City Council Function Room + and fire tu ga na National Archives of Fiji services 👏🏾!
🙏🏽 @FijiAirways & @UCPasifika
@TumeliTuqota & @dave_lavaki

🙏🏽 #fijidiaspora in #Otautahi Christchurch - #TosoViti 🇫🇯

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These amazing teams put these events together so shout out for their immense support in helping bring our two teams to Christchurch.

If you're in Christchurch this weekend, come on down and say Bula!

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#Teamfiji We aren't done with New Zealand!

This Fiji Day weekend, @grin_firstfighter and @tumelituqota will be taking their film 'Elections in Paradise' to the Selwyn Sports Centre in Rolleston, outside Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island, on October 12th!

[Ariela @ArielaZibiah]

Cola vina! A meaningful engagement this #FijianLanguageWeek in #Aotearoa! & COUNTDOWN begin4: 👉🏾 #TeWaipounamu #diaspora sota #FijiDay2024 this weekend. Best thing? 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 @TumeliTuqota & @dave_lavaki will be with us!! Opportunities to watch #ElectionsinParadide below: 1/2

[Elections in Paradise Film @ElecInParaDoc]

Vinaka vakalevu/ shoutout to the Ministry of Pacific Peoples, Selwyn District Council, Fiji Airways and UC Pacific (University of Canterbury’s Pacific Knowledge and Culture Hub comprising of the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies & the Pacific Development Team).

[Elections in Paradise Film @ElecInParaDoc]

What a night!

Huge huge Vinaka to everyone who turned up for our screening. We appreciate everyone of you for sharing your stories.

This wraps up our NZ film tour and we leave here hearts full.

[Elections in Paradise Film @ElecInParaDoc]

About last night! #HeartFull

Vinaka #SouthAuckland for the welcome and giving us space to talanoa.

Big Vinaka to Vasemaca Tavola for our Salusalus.@VunilagiV

Final screening tonight for #WestAuckland

You can get your FREE tickets here 👉🏾 https://t.co/8xEGFahM2r

[Neisau Tuidraki @NeisauT]

South Auckland it’s happening this afternoon make your way to this address if you’re free 🇫🇯🇫🇯

[Elections in Paradise Film @ElecInParaDoc]

South Auckland we’re ready for you.

We’re at the Centre for Pacific Languages at 1 Leyton Way Westfield Mall Manukau, Entrance via lift next to Burger King Level 3, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

Come talanoa with Meli Tuqota and Laisiasa Dave Lavaki after the screening

[Neisau Tuidraki @NeisauT]

#SouthAuckland tomorrow these two fellas are bringing their film to your yasayasa tag a friend and bring your crew, tickets are free 👇🏾👇🏾🇫🇯💙🇫🇯 @TumeliTuqota @dave_lavaki