Viknesh Silvalingam
3 key takeaways from making my first feature film
3 keys takeaways from making my first feature film
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 15, 20213 min read
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
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Sep 21, 20216 min read
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...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Jun 28, 20213 min read
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,...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Apr 20, 20214 min read
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.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Apr 1, 20213 min read
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.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Feb 23, 20214 min read
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...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Jan 12, 20214 min read
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.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Jan 5, 20214 min read
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...
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 30, 20204 min read
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 16, 20206 min read
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, 20204 min read
What is a Line Producer?
A Line Producer is responsible for the logistics of achieving that vision.
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Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 12, 20204 min read
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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