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 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 14, 20204 min5 mistakes to avoid in a Business plan for 2021How many mistakes can you avoid in a solid business plan? The answer... As many as you can think of. In my blog last week, I wrote about...
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 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 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 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.