What an info heavy session. We were introduced to three speakers, however I found Kyla Brettle the most interesting. She spoke about her wide range of experiences in the industry, in particular her work in the production of non-fiction documentaries.

At one stage of her talk she became very honest and described how in some situations she had to be very very careful about what she said or did as she didn’t want to offend the individual she was interviewing or working with. She opened up about how challenging it can actually be when you are reporting on a fragile issue. The anxiety and at times awkwardness that comes with trying to get enough material, however she concluded that when she was out of her comfort zone she produced the best stories.

She advised us to go beyond what we know and seek out a story that we don’t already know all the facts. To be intrigued be the unknown. To challenge ourselves. I found that inspiring.