Viknesh SilvalingamMay 5, 20212 minA 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 SilvalingamApr 20, 20214 minThe role of a reliable Assistant DirectorThe other most important role a production unit should consider hiring as soon as possible is the Assistant Director.
Viknesh SilvalingamApr 1, 20213 minHybrid remote working in the film industryAt the peak of the pandemic, it was estimated that close to 120,000 workers in Hollywood alone were out of a job.
Viknesh SilvalingamFeb 23, 20214 min3 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 SilvalingamJan 26, 20214 minGetting 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 SilvalingamJan 5, 20214 minThe New Year: Looking aheadHappy New Year! Last year's unexpected challenges created the spark for the creation of The Martini, a collaborative platform for...
Viknesh SilvalingamDec 21, 20205 min4 tips for the First Assistant Director in the Post Covid-19 worldThere 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 SilvalingamNov 16, 20206 minFilmmaking essentials for independent filmmakersThe basics of what is required to make a film have not changed for the last 8 to 9 decades
Viknesh SilvalingamNov 9, 20204 minWhat is a Line Producer?A Line Producer is responsible for the logistics of achieving that vision.
Viknesh SilvalingamOct 12, 20204 minCOVID 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