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What Pharma Can Learn from Film Production: Lessons from a Customer Success Manager
Almost a decade ago, I traded indie film sets for conference rooms and clinical trials. Before stepping into my current role as a customer success manager in the pharma industry, I produced two independent feature films. Projects in which I poured my energy and heart into. These days, filmmaking is mostly a passion project; pharma pays the bills.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jul 73 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


What is a Line Producer?
A Line Producer is responsible for the logistics of achieving that vision.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Nov 9, 20204 min read


Freelancers: What you need to know about the future of this workforce.
One thing that COVID has increased, is the demand for freelancer workers.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Oct 19, 20204 min read
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