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Screenwriters Converge in Chandigarh for SWA Connect
2 Nov
Summary
- SWA Connect, a screenwriters' convention, will be held in Chandigarh.
- The event aims to foster professional networking and discuss writers' rights.
- Jagdeep Sidhu, director of 'Qismat', will headline the Chandigarh chapter.
Screenwriters Association (SWA) Connect will host its Chandigarh chapter on November 17 at Punjab Kala Bhawan, expanding its reach beyond Delhi. This convention is designed to unite screenwriters, lyricists, and creative professionals for a day of skill development and industry engagement.
Attendees can anticipate craft workshops, crucial discussions on writers' rights, and valuable networking opportunities with peers. The event features prominent figures from Indian cinema, including Jagdeep Sidhu, known for 'Qismat'. Other notable speakers include SWA President Charudutt Acharya and director Satyanshu Singh.
SWA General Secretary Raj Shekhar highlighted the event's mission to connect writing communities outside Mumbai. The goal is to create a platform for idea exchange, demystify the industry, and empower emerging writers by sharing experiences and knowledge about their rights and craft.
The program includes specialized screenwriting workshops and panel discussions focused on Punjab's film and lyric-writing scene. Protecting creators' rights through legal and contractual understanding is a central theme, aiming to build a more informed and empowered writing community nationwide.
