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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Dec 14, 20204 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Dec 7, 20204 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 30, 20204 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 23, 20204 min read
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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
Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 16, 20206 min read
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What is a Line Producer?
A Line Producer is responsible for the logistics of achieving that vision.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 9, 20204 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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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
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 26, 20204 min read
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Freelancers: What you need to know about the future of this workforce.
One thing that COVID has increased, is the demand for freelancer workers.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 19, 20204 min read
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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
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 12, 20204 min read
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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
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 5, 20203 min read
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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.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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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
Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 14, 20203 min read
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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.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 8, 20202 min read
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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.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 31, 20203 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 24, 20203 min read
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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?...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 17, 20203 min read
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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,...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Aug 10, 20202 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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Kickstarting the dream
Living in the now, I just finished writing a screenplay. I had loads of time being locked in and decided to dedicate some of it to finish up
Viknesh Silvalingam
May 10, 20201 min read
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