{"id":573654,"date":"2026-05-23T18:53:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/?p=573654"},"modified":"2026-05-23T18:53:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:23:02","slug":"indian-council-for-media-entertainment-gaming-icmeg-launches-tamil-nadu-chapter-in-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/indian-council-for-media-entertainment-gaming-icmeg-launches-tamil-nadu-chapter-in-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Council for Media, Entertainment & Gaming (ICMEG) launches Tamil Nadu Chapter in Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indian Council for Media, Entertainment & Gaming (ICMEG) launches Tamil Nadu Chapter in Chennai to support industry in new developments like vertical cinema and micro dramas<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

ICMEG hosts high-level industry panel with top media executives and Tamil film producers at its Tamil Nadu Chapter launch<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

ICMEG aims to simplify and signify policy advocacy, intellectual property (IP) protection<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Chennai:<\/span><\/p>\n

The Indian Council for Media, Entertainment & Gaming (ICMEG), a premier non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening India\u2019s creative economy, officially launched its Tamil Nadu Chapter at IITM Research Park, Chennai. The event also saw the signing of an MoU between ICMEG and Tamil Nadu AI Association.<\/span><\/p>\n

The launch event brought together key executives and members of the Tamil Film Producers Council to discuss, deliberate and collaborate on vertical cinema, micro dramas, policy advocacy, intellectual property (IP) protection, and skill development tailored to the region\u2019s booming media landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Organised in partnership with the Tamil Nadu AI Association (TNAIA), and supported by industry pioneers ProducerBazaar and IP Climb, the event marked a significant milestone for creators in one of India’s most vital entertainment hubs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The launch featured a series of forward-looking panel discussions aimed at equipping Tamil producers and creators with the strategies needed to navigate a rapidly changing digital ecosystem. Artificial Intelligence in Production, the rise of short-form and vertical content, IP Rights & management, and new revenue models were the key topics of discussion.<\/span><\/p>\n

The discussions featured insights from media veterans, broadcasting heads, and creative professionals, including Mr. Sai Krishna, Vice President \u2013 Eenadu Television Pvt Ltd; Mr. Surya N, Content Head \u2013 SUN NXT; Dr. Afrose Fathima, Executive Producer \u2013 Zee Bullet; Mr. Rajan Ethiraja, Chief Business Officer (CBO) \u2013 Phantom Media Group; Ms. Kavitha Pandian, Media Director and Producer \u2013 Vels Film International Ltd; and Mr. J Lakshman, Director & Cinematographer \u2013 MFI. The panels were moderated by Mr. Venkatesh Rajendran, Founder \u2013 TNAIA Council and GK Tirunavukarasu, Founder and CEO \u2013 FipChain Technology Pvt Ltd.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The launch of the ICMEG Tamil Nadu Chapter received overwhelming support from leading corporate and media heavyweights. Key stakeholders backing the initiative include Zee Bullet, SUN NXT, ETV Win, ETV, PhantomFX, and Vels Film International Ltd.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tamil Nadu stands at the forefront of media innovation and cultural storytelling in India,” noted Venkatesh Rajendran, Founder \u2013 TNAIA Council, who will head the Tamil Nadu Chapter of ICMEG. He added: “By establishing a dedicated local chapter, ICMEG aims to provide Tamil producers and creators with direct access to global best practices, robust IP protection mechanisms, and a shared platform to unlock fresh digital revenue streams.”<\/span><\/p>\n

GK Tirunavukarasu, Founder and CEO \u2013 FipChain Technology Pvt Ltd, said: \u201cThe launch of ICMEG Tamil Nadu marks the beginning of a stronger collaborative ecosystem for creators, producers, broadcasters, and technology innovators. By bringing together media, entertainment, gaming, and AI-driven innovation under one platform, the initiative is aimed to create meaningful opportunities, protect creative rights, and empower the next generation of content creators in Tamil Nadu and across India.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The event concluded with an interactive networking session where producers and tech innovators discussed upcoming collaborative projects aimed at elevating the quality and reach of Tamil cinema globally.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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