SWAN, South Indian Film Writers' AssociationSouth Indian Film Writers' Association

The grand launch of

SWAN
Academy

The South Indian Film Writers' Association opens its academy for everyone who writes for the screen.

Jointly presented by
SWAN, South Indian Film Writers' AssociationIP Climb

The academy opens on 27 September

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Date
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Time
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue
Anna Centenary Library
Area
Kotturpuram, Chennai
Presented by
SWAN × IP Climb
General pass at₹777Incl. taxes
Book your pass
Chief Guest

Lokesh
Kanagaraj

Lokesh Kanagaraj

SWAN team

  • Mr. Cheran

    Mr. Cheran

    President

    தலைவர்

  • Mr. Pattukkottai Prabhakar

    Mr. Pattukkottai Prabhakar

    Secretary

    செயலாளர்

  • Mr. R. Sundararajan

    Mr. R. Sundararajan

    Treasurer

    பொருளாளர்

  • Mr. Samuthirakani

    Mr. Samuthirakani

    Vice President

    துணைத் தலைவர்

  • Mr. Snehan

    Mr. Snehan

    Vice President

    துணைத் தலைவர்

Event Agenda

  1. Scene 0

    Guest Registration

    Registration Desk

  2. Scene 1

    Inaugural Welcome & Context Setting

    Mr. Snehan

  3. Scene 2

    SWAN Keynote Address

    Mr. Cheran

  4. Scene 3

    IP Climb Masterclass: From Intellectual Property to Opportunity

    Ms. Keerthana

  5. Scene 4

    AI & the Future of Scriptwriting

    Mr. Madhan Karky

  6. Interval

    High Tea

  7. Scene 5

    SWAN Academy Logo Launch

    Mr. Lokesh Kanagaraj & Mr. Cheran

  8. Scene 6

    In Conversation with the Chief Guest

    Mr. G.K. Tirunavukarasu & Mr. Lokesh Kanagaraj

  9. Interval

    Networking Lunch

    Ground Floor (near TTDC Canteen)

  10. Scene 7

    Micro-Drama Masterclass: The Art of Short-Form Storytelling

    916 Studio Team

  11. Scene 8

    Session 1: How to Take Your Stories Global

    Ms. Leena Manimekalai

  12. Scene 9

    Session 2: Writers – Directors

    Mr. Anuraj Manohar

  13. Scene 10

    Session 3: Finding Stories That Matter

    Mr. S. Ramakrishnan

  14. Scene 11

    Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks

    Mr. Pattukottai Prabakar

On stage

  • Mr. Lokesh Kanagaraj

    Mr. Lokesh Kanagaraj

    Writer, Director & Actor

  • Mr. Madhan Karky

    Mr. Madhan Karky

    Lyricist & Screenwriter

  • Mr. S. Ramakrishnan

    Mr. S. Ramakrishnan

    Writer

  • Mr. G.K. Tirunavakarasu

    Mr. G.K. Tirunavakarasu

    CEO, ProducerBazaar & IP Climb

  • Mr. Anuraj Manohar

    Mr. Anuraj Manohar

    Writer & Director

  • Ms. Leena Manimekalai

    Ms. Leena Manimekalai

    Writer

Passes

One pass covers the full day, tea and lunch. The earlier you book, the less you pay.

Phase I Opens 18 Sept

Early bird

Open to everyone

₹777
18 to 20 Sept
till end of day
Phase II From 21 Sept

General

Open to everyone

₹999
21 to 26 Sept
till end of day
Phase II From 21 Sept

Film school students

Valid student ID needed at entry

₹666
21 to 26 Sept
till end of day

Online booking closes at the end of day on 26 September 2026. Prices are per person, in Indian rupees, inclusive of all taxes.

Book your pass

Early Bird booking opens on 18 September. Your pass and receipt arrive by email.

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