In an industry shaped by constant reinvention, pressure, and uncertainty, prioritising emotional well-being is often overlooked. Women in Film India (WIF India) is working to change this through its new initiative, ‘The Resilience Playbook.’ WIF India is holding its first six-week series of workshops for women in film in India to do something both radical and tender: to pause, to breathe, and to say, “I need support.”

Guneet Monga Kapoor launches ‘The Resilience Playbook’ to support mental well-being of Women in Film

In an industry that celebrates endurance but seldom acknowledges its toll, this first-of-its-kind six-week immersive workshop aims to provide a space for reflection and rejuvenation. It creates a guided, peer-supported environment where women in film can restore balance, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with their creative energy. At a time when global conversations around burnout and mental health are reshaping creative professions, this initiative positions emotional sustainability as a vital professional skill rather than a personal luxury.

Led by wellness practitioner and life coach Chetna Chakravarthy, the programme moves beyond conventional notions of self-care. Rather than focusing only on coping, it emphasises helping participants build confidence, clarity, and a strong sense of self all of which are essential to sustaining a long-term creative career.

While discussions around expanding opportunities and representation for women in film have gained momentum, the emotional toll of working in the industry is still often overlooked. The demanding schedules and continuous pressure of filmmaking can be exhausting for anyone, and for women navigating additional challenges and scrutiny, the impact can be even more significant.

Guneet Monga Kapoor, Academy Award-Winning Producer & Founder, WIF India said, “We are an industry built on freelancers, a creative ecosystem that thrives on independent talent. But with that comes a great deal of uncertainty. For creativity to truly flow, what one needs most is resilience. It is the core skill that allows us to endure, to adapt, and to carve out our place in this ever-changing industry. This workshop is designed to offer exactly that: fundamental tools and pathways to help women navigate the unpredictability of our business and build careers that last. Chetna has had a profound impact on me personally and professionally, and I cannot wait for the first batch of women to gain access to these invaluable tools. At Women in Film India, we are committed to making this possible, we’re proud to subsidize and match the funding so that this workshop can come to life, and so that Chetna can continue this important work.”

For so many women in film, courage starts quietly, in that one moment you choose yourself,” said Rabia Chopra, Head of Programmes & Development, WIF India. “This programme is our safe harbour, a place to drop the armour, soften, and still feel powerful. Vulnerability is our sharpest intelligence, and resilience is what we build when we hold each other up.”

By centering wellness as a foundation for artistry, WIF India continues to redefine what empowerment in cinema truly means: not just visibility or access, but balance, belonging, and the inner steadiness to keep creating.

In a fast-paced industry that rarely pauses, ‘The Resilience Playbook’ offers women filmmakers a moment to slow down and recalibrate. It reinforces the idea that sustaining strength in a demanding creative environment begins with taking time to reflect, reset, and care for one’s well-being.

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