Director Lokesh Kanagaraj launches SWAN Academy logo*
*Empowering Screenwriters: South Indian Film Writers Association unveils SWAN Academy in association with IP Climb*
In a major initiative aimed at empowering screenwriting talents and protecting their rights, the South Indian Film Writers Association (SWAN) joined hands with IP Climb to launch SWAN Academy in Chennai.
SWAN President and filmmaker Cheran delivered welcome address and spoke about the objectives of the SWAN Academy.
Marking the launch of the academy, SWAN and IP Climb hosted an exclusive full-day writers’ conclave at the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. The event brought together over 300 delegates, emerging screenwriters, and prominent film personalities for a series of masterclasses and strategic discussions on story craft and intellectual property rights.
Acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj graced the occasion as Chief Guest, sharing key insights from his writing journey before officially unveiling the logo and curriculum for the newly launched SWAN Academy. Designed to train and guide aspiring storytellers, the academy’s debut was further highlighted by an engaging fireside chat between Lokesh Kanagaraj and IP Climb Chief Executive Officer G.K. Tirunavukkarasu.
The conclave offered delegates a comprehensive roadmap to modern storytelling through sessions with industry heavyweights. Lyricist-writer Madan Karky shared insights on modern narrative dynamics, 916 Studio led a panel on vertical short-form drama, and acclaimed creators including Leena Manimekalai, Malayalam writer-director Anuraj Manohar, and veteran writer S. Ramakrishnan delivered impactful sessions.
The event successfully concluded with SWAN led by stalwarts Cheran, Pattukottai Prabhakar, R. Sundararajan, Samuthirakani and Snehan reaffirming its commitment to structuring screenwriting education and protecting writers’ creative assets across South Indian cinema.