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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 21, 20216 min read
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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
Viknesh Silvalingam
May 5, 20212 min read
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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.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Apr 20, 20214 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Mar 2, 20214 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 23, 20214 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 9, 20214 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jan 26, 20214 min read
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Treatment: The blueprint of your entire project
With the growth of streaming platforms, there are a lot of opportunities for independent filmmakers to get their movies or TV shows made.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jan 12, 20214 min read
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The New Year: Looking ahead
Happy New Year! Last year's unexpected challenges created the spark for the creation of The Martini, a collaborative platform for...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jan 5, 20214 min read
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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...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Dec 21, 20205 min read
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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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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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