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 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 SilvalingamNov 30, 20204 minRecommended books to read when building a startupWhen the inspiration came upon me sometime last year to start building my startup, I was immediately facing my first hurdle; How does one...
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...
Viknesh SilvalingamOct 19, 20203 minFreelancers: What you need to know about the future of this workforce.One thing that COVID has increased, is the demand for freelancer workers.
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