Viknesh Silvalingam
3 Thought-Provoking Films to Embrace Thanksgiving Values for a Heartfelt Holiday
This Thanksgiving, let these films be your perfect pairing with mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 278 min read
Leave the Cannoli, Take the CSM: Film Production Skills in Tech
Film production skills like strategic vision, leadership, problem-solving translate seamlessly into success as a Customer Success Manager.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Jun 199 min read
Transforming TV: How Different Eras Shaped Today’s Viewing Experience
Explore how television evolution across eras has shaped today’s diverse and creative viewing experience.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
May 153 min read
Neo-Noir Awakening: Exploring the Genre That Redefined Cinema
Discover how neo-noir has redefined cinema by merging classic noir elements with contemporary themes and innovative storytelling.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Apr 92 min read
From Concept to Screen: Creating a Compelling Writers' Room for Sci-Fi Neo-Noir
This article delves into the essentials of creating a writers' room capable of bringing a Sci-Fi Neo-Noir vision to life.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Mar 192 min read
The Transformative Power of Virtual Table Reads in Screenwriting
Dive into the magic of virtual table reads and how they serve as a crucial, transformative step in the screenplay development process.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 121 min read
Countdown to Gold: My Predictions for the 96th Academy Awards
From gripping dramas to uproarious comedies, the past year has seen a plethora of cinematic excellence. Stay tuned for updates on prediction
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Jan 263 min read
Crafting Cultural Magic: South Asian Folklore with Copyright-Free Characters
Explore the creative liberation of South Asian storytelling with Mickey Mouse and cultural treasures. Tradition meets innovation.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Globetrotting through Christmas: Festive Foreign Films to Brighten Your Holiday Season!
Discover the magic of Christmas around the world through a curated list of foreign films that embrace the holiday spirit in unique ways.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Gobble Up These Films: Thanksgiving Favorites for the Big Screen Buffs
When it comes to Thanksgiving movie marathons, these classics are the real MVPs, adding that extra sprinkle of magic to your holiday feast!
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Viknesh Silvalingam
May 14, 20231 min read
My science fiction screenplay will include these 3 elements
I'm in the screenwriting phase of the project. Not to give too much away about the plot, the story centers around a murder in the metaverse.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 25, 20232 min read
3 key takeaways from making my first feature film
3 keys takeaways from making my first feature film
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Where to stream* the 2023 Oscar Best Picture nominees and what are the odds** of them winning
Where to stream the 2023 Oscar Best Picture nominees and what are the odds of them winning
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Dec 12, 20226 min read
12 Christmas theme movies to watch over 12 days of Christmas
It is the time of the year when Christmas movies bubble up to our favorite streaming platform's watchlist. Yes most of them are predictable
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 18, 20214 min read
5 movies to watch this Thanksgiving (plus 1 bonus)
Thanksgiving is a non-religious holiday, which celebrates friends and family, coming together to spend time and give gratitude.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 15, 20213 min read
Using Aspect ratio 4:3 is an artistic choice
To simply state, an aspect ratio is a proportional relationship between a printed or digital image's width and he
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 21, 20216 min read
Preparing for a Legal (Courtroom) Drama
"Everything that guy just said is bullshit. Thank you." - Vinny Cambini, My Cousin Vinny The year - 2011. The location - the living room...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Jul 14, 20213 min read
Write a compelling character with the help of a character bio
Why do we need a character bio? “When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Jun 28, 20213 min read
How to write an exciting logline to entice someone to read your screenplay
"I could be just a writer very easily. I am not a writer. I am a screenwriter, which is half a filmmaker. … But it is not an art form,...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
May 5, 20212 min read
A Low Oscar ratings does not mean film is dying!
10 days ago, the 93rd Oscars (Academy Awards) ceremony, broadcasted live from Los Angeles. It is no hidden secret that the ratings hit an al
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