Workshops

Glimpses from the workshops held on the last day of the NWMI National Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, 2026

The final day of the 20th National Meeting of NWMI began with three breakout workshops held simultaneously for members. The topics were:

Documentary Journalism: How To Turn Your Story into a Film 

This workshop led by Milène Larsson from BBC World Service looked at how to develop ideas and access that reveal secrets, root out injustice, expose crime, corruption and abuse – into compelling storytelling and powerful films. It looked at hard-hitting documentaries and helped understand what is required to catch the attention of viewers. The workshop was for journalists across mediums, and proved useful for future pitching.

Designing Your (Sustainable) Journalism Future

This workshop introduced practical approaches for designing a journalism future amid the fast-changing media landscape. It guided independent journalists on how to become financially independent and make their work sustainable.

Decoding Kalaripayattu, Kerala’s Martial Art Form

Raam Kumar, who comes from a lineage of Kalaripayattu practitioners, took the participants through the basic techniques of the martial art form and gave them a brief explanation of its practice in the modern world, and how it could mitigate occupational stress. Kalaripayattu is a martial art form and a performing art, and a dynamic way for meditation. Raam Kumar gave a physical demonstration of Kalaripayattu and participants were given a guided practice.

The National Meeting came to an end with a members-only internal session where inputs for the statement was put together. Members discussed the most pressing challenges facing women journalists and journalism in India. Discussions were also initiated about the venue of next NWMI national meet.

With the promise of the next annual meet, the members left with food for thought and warmth that will keep them going till the collective assembles again.