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The Project That Brought Me Back to Directing
After 5 years away from directing, I returned with a one-day shoot that reignited my creative spark. Here's how I reconnected with filmmaking.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jun 173 min read
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Olive Oil Fraud Exposed: How FDA Warnings Inspired an Indie Thriller
The Real Crime Behind Cold Pressed: Olive Oil Fraud Exposed When I first read that a large percentage of olive oil sold in the U.S. is...
Viknesh Silvalingam
May 83 min read
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3 key takeaways from making my first feature film
3 keys takeaways from making my first feature film
Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 25, 20232 min read
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Using Aspect ratio 4:3 is an artistic choice
To simply state, an aspect ratio is a proportional relationship between a printed or digital image's width and he
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 15, 20213 min read
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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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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,...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jun 28, 20213 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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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.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Apr 1, 20213 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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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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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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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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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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