Learning Beyond the Classroom: An Interaction with Filmmaker Sonia Nepram and Film Historian Omen Achom

Our recent interaction session was a meaningful and enriching experience for the students. It provided them with an opportunity to engage directly with filmmaker Sonia Nepram and film historian Omen Achom, turning what is often learned through theory into a deeper and more personal understanding.

Through honest and engaging conversations, both speakers shared their journeys, experiences, and perspectives from the field of documentary filmmaking. Their insights helped the students connect with the cultural context and real-life challenges behind documentary work, allowing them to see the subject from a much more grounded perspective.

The session was highly interactive. Students asked thoughtful questions about storytelling, research methods, ethics in documentary practice, and the realities of working in the field. Sonia Nepram and Omen Achom responded with openness and clarity, offering valuable guidance drawn from their own experiences.

Beyond learning about documentary filmmaking, the discussion also touched on career paths and the practical expectations of the profession. For many students, this interaction helped bring clarity about the possibilities and responsibilities that come with pursuing documentary work.

Overall, the session served as an important bridge between academic learning and real-world practice, leaving the students inspired and better informed about the path ahead.

Event Details

• Film: Bloody Phanek: Weaving Narratives with a Fabric
• Date: 21 February 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
• Venue: BVC Theatre, SCMS School of Communication & Media Studies