Project Development

Viknesh Silvalingam

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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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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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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The role of a reliable Assistant Director

The other most important role a production unit should consider hiring as soon as possible is the Assistant Director.

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Hybrid remote working in the film industry

At the peak of the pandemic, it was estimated that close to 120,000 workers in Hollywood alone were out of a job.

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Adapting a novel into a movie? Here are 4 useful tips

I’ve had nine of my books adapted to film, and almost all were enjoyable. I’ve been fortunate with Hollywood and look forward to more...

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3 tips to keep your independent film under budget

"Money's only something you need in case you don't die tomorrow." - Carl Fox, Wall Street In my last blog, the 7 stages of the filmmaking...

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Making a movie? The 7 stages of the filmmaking process

“TO MAKE A FILM IS EASY; TO MAKE A GOOD FILM IS WAR. TO MAKE A VERY GOOD FILM IS A MIRACLE.” - Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (1*) Film...

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Getting a Film Distribution Deal in place

If a tree falls in a forest, and there's no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? The same can be said for your film if no one...