Viknesh SilvalingamApr 20, 20214 minThe role of a reliable Assistant DirectorThe other most important role a production unit should consider hiring as soon as possible is the Assistant Director.
Viknesh SilvalingamMar 2, 20214 minAdapting a novel into a movie? Here are 4 useful tipsI’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...
Viknesh SilvalingamFeb 23, 20214 min3 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...
Viknesh SilvalingamFeb 9, 20214 minMaking 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...
Viknesh SilvalingamJan 26, 20214 minGetting 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...
Viknesh SilvalingamJan 12, 20214 minTreatment: The blueprint of your entire projectWith the growth of streaming platforms, there are a lot of opportunities for independent filmmakers to get their movies or TV shows made.
Viknesh SilvalingamJan 5, 20214 minThe New Year: Looking aheadHappy New Year! Last year's unexpected challenges created the spark for the creation of The Martini, a collaborative platform for...
Viknesh SilvalingamDec 21, 20205 min4 tips for the First Assistant Director in the Post Covid-19 worldThere is recent audio about legendary actor Tom Cruise going off on a film crew for not following on-set COVID protocols(1*). Yes, at a...
Viknesh SilvalingamDec 14, 20204 min5 mistakes to avoid in a Business plan for 2021How many mistakes can you avoid in a solid business plan? The answer... As many as you can think of. In my blog last week, I wrote about...
Viknesh SilvalingamDec 7, 20204 minBuilding an Executive Pitch Deck for 2021With 2021 approaching, one of the goals for a young startup like ours is to get some investors on board. It's often been taught that you...
Viknesh SilvalingamNov 30, 20204 minRecommended books to read when building a startupWhen the inspiration came upon me sometime last year to start building my startup, I was immediately facing my first hurdle; How does one...
Viknesh SilvalingamNov 23, 20204 minReasons to be rebranding a start upSteve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, famously said "Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your...
Viknesh SilvalingamNov 16, 20206 minFilmmaking essentials for independent filmmakersThe basics of what is required to make a film have not changed for the last 8 to 9 decades
Viknesh SilvalingamNov 9, 20204 minWhat is a Line Producer?A Line Producer is responsible for the logistics of achieving that vision.
Viknesh SilvalingamNov 2, 20203 minTransformation in the meaning of CollaborationIn one of my earlier blog posts, I mentioned why filmmaking is considered a collaborative art form. By paying attention to the rolling...
Viknesh SilvalingamOct 26, 20204 minFeatures in a screenwriting software that can help you beat Writer's blockPrevention is always is better than cure. A screenwriting software that allows you to share your work and get prompt feedback helps prevent
Viknesh SilvalingamOct 19, 20203 minFreelancers: What you need to know about the future of this workforce.One thing that COVID has increased, is the demand for freelancer workers.
Viknesh SilvalingamOct 12, 20204 minCOVID has impacted Ultra Low Budget filmmaking To ensure that a production comes within budget, it is common for crew members to work 12 to 14 hours days
Viknesh SilvalingamOct 5, 20203 minDiversity in film - Disability doesn't mean inability The disabled filmmakers. Are they being failed by an industry that is unwilling and unable to include them?Disability doesn't mean inability
Viknesh SilvalingamSep 22, 20202 minUsing data to drive your film's success Producers and studios are using data to drive your film's success. But there are pros and cons to relying on Big Data for a film's success.