Oct. 9, 2026: It was organised by the Traditional Knowledge Committee, KCK, sponsored by the IQAC, KCK on October 9, 2026. TakeOne Nagaland is a Kohima-based production house that documents Naga history, culture and traditions through visual storytelling.
Chairing the formal inauguration programme, Dr. Kekhrieseno Christina, Associate Professor and Convenor of the Traditional Knowledge Committee (TKC), informed the gathering that the workshop marked the first activity under The Lore House, an initiative of the Committee, which has been envisioned as a space for students to collect, document, preserve and share traditional knowledge. Tiamenla Imsong, Assistant Professor and Member of the TKC, pronounced the invocation prayer.
In his address, Principal Dr. Vitsosie Vüprü remarked on the timeliness of the workshop and expressed his hope that it would equip and inspire the students to make meaningful, impactful contributions. Sesino Yhoshü, Founder of TakeOne Nagaland, shared the vision and passion behind the production house, and drawing from personal experiences, underscored the importance of preserving and passing on our stories as a collective responsibility. The formal programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Nutazo Lohe, Assistant Professor & Member of TKC.
The workshop featured sessions on Pursuing a Story, Basics of Camera, and Basics of Sound, along with a segment titled Behind the Scenes, which introduced students to the various stages of filmmaking— from pre-production, and production to post-production. The sessions were interspersed with screenings of excerpts from TakeOne’s films, which served as practical illustrations of various aspects of visual storytelling, highlighting both effective approaches and practices to avoid. Students also participated in hands-on practical exercises in camera handling and sound recording, followed by feedback from the TakeOne team.
The workshop encouraged students to recognise the importance and urgency of documenting the diverse stories of the Naga communities. While emphasising the need for thorough research, the sessions also highlighted the ethical responsibilities involved in storytelling and documentation.
The workshop concluded with an interactive Q&A session, after which students were assigned to produce short films on aspects of traditional knowledge that interest them. A follow-up feedback session is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
