John (Sab John) Edathattil

Leading Screenwriter & Story Coach
One of South India’s most respected voices in screenwriting and storytelling, with strong influence in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries.

Founder of India’s First Screenwriting Studio
Founder and Chief Mentor of ScreenWrite.In (established in 2009), India’s only dedicated professional screenwriting studio.

34+ Years of Screenwriting Excellence
Over three decades of experience with 32 filmed screenplays, numerous teleplays, and high-impact brand campaign scripts.

Writer of Landmark South Indian Films
Scripted iconic films such as Chanakyan, Guna, Kuruthippunal, Jillunu Oru Kadhal, Highway, and Suryamanasam, featuring top industry actors.

Milestone Collaboration with Kamal Haasan
Guna and Chanakyan stand out as landmark projects, blending powerful performances, music, and emotionally intense screenwriting.

Academic Leader in Film Education
Served as Visiting Professor & Head of Screenwriting at L V Prasad Film & Television Academy, L V Prasad College of Media Studies, and Loyola LIVE, Chennai.

National & International Jury Member
Jury member at FICCI Frames Awards since 2008 and Content Evaluator for NFDC Film Bazaar – Co-Production Market (Web Series).

Multi-Faceted Film Professional
Apart from writing, he has worked as an actor, director, and producer, earning acclaim for his performance in Kuruthippunal.

Mentor to Aspiring Writers Across India
Known for conducting highly acclaimed screenwriting workshops and masterclasses, focusing on story structure and problem-solving techniques.

Actively Creating for Cinema & OTT Platforms
Currently involved in mainstream films and web series across multiple Indian languages, while also producing films under JEMStudio LLP.