Viknesh SilvalingamOct 15, 20213 minUsing Aspect ratio 4:3 is an artistic choiceTo simply state, an aspect ratio is a proportional relationship between a printed or digital image's width and he
Viknesh SilvalingamSep 21, 20216 minPreparing 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 SilvalingamJul 15, 20213 minWrite a compelling character with the help of a character bioWhy do we need a character bio? “When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a...
Viknesh SilvalingamJun 28, 20213 minHow 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 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 SilvalingamMar 10, 20215 minWe need more South Asian American films"My role is not just artist. It’s also activist because of the way I look. On so many shows and movies, race was a gesture, and in mine...
Viknesh SilvalingamMar 2, 20214 minAdapting a novel into a movie? Here are 4 useful tipsI’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 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 SilvalingamFeb 9, 20214 minMaking 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 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 12, 20214 minTreatment: The blueprint of your entire projectWith the growth of streaming platforms, there are a lot of opportunities for independent filmmakers to get their movies or TV shows made.
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 SilvalingamDec 7, 20204 minBuilding an Executive Pitch Deck for 2021With 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 SilvalingamNov 23, 20204 minReasons to be rebranding a start upSteve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, famously said "Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your...
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 SilvalingamNov 2, 20203 minTransformation in the meaning of CollaborationIn one of my earlier blog posts, I mentioned why filmmaking is considered a collaborative art form. By paying attention to the rolling...