4 tips for the First Assistant Director in the Post Covid-19 world
There 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...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
5 mistakes to avoid in a Business plan for 2021
How 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...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Dec 7, 2020
- 4 min
Building an Executive Pitch Deck for 2021
With 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...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Nov 30, 2020
- 4 min
Recommended books to read when building a startup
When the inspiration came upon me sometime last year to start building my startup, I was immediately facing my first hurdle; How does one...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
Reasons to be rebranding a start up
Steve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, famously said "Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Nov 16, 2020
- 6 min
Filmmaking essentials for independent filmmakers
The basics of what is required to make a film have not changed for the last 8 to 9 decades
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Nov 9, 2020
- 4 min
What is a Line Producer?
A Line Producer is responsible for the logistics of achieving that vision.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
Transformation in the meaning of Collaboration
In one of my earlier blog posts, I mentioned why filmmaking is considered a collaborative art form. By paying attention to the rolling...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Oct 26, 2020
- 4 min
Features in a screenwriting software that can help you beat Writer's block
Prevention is always is better than cure. A screenwriting software that allows you to share your work and get prompt feedback helps prevent
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Freelancers: What you need to know about the future of this workforce.
One thing that COVID has increased, is the demand for freelancer workers.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Oct 12, 2020
- 4 min
COVID 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
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Oct 5, 2020
- 3 min
Diversity 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
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Using 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.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
You don't have to go to film school to make a film
I believe having a network of filmmakers to call upon for is the most important need. Capable and collaborative mates are concrete benefits
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Sep 8, 2020
- 2 min
Reduce the need to purchase multiple filmmaking software licenses
There is a desire within the film community to reduce the need to purchase multiple filmmaking software licenses.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Aug 31, 2020
- 3 min
A platform to enhance your film project's productivity
Not only do feature film producers need to work on multiple projects, even short film producers have to do the same.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
How to break down the silo mentality on a film set.
A film production unit consists of many departments such as: Art, Camera Lighting, Wardrobe department, and so on and so forth. Although...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Aug 17, 2020
- 3 min
Start Building a Producing Unit from the Earliest Onset
Last week I wrote about being a filmmaker requires a great deal of collaboration. And what's the basic requirement for collaboration?...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
Filmmaking is a collective art form
Filmmaking is a collective art form. When a film is being produced, it is not done by a one-person army, it requires a group of people,...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
- Jul 27, 2020
- 3 min
The reintroduction
In the past month, The Martini v0.1 was launched. I have been receiving some positive and constructive feedback. This is a huge...
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