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Reimagining Neo-Noir Through Braincell: A New Frontier for Female Protagonists
Braincell redefines neo-noir with a South Asian heroine who reshapes the genre through power, vulnerability, and agency.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Mar 293 min read
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Neo-Noir Awakening: Exploring the Genre That Redefined Cinema
Discover how neo-noir has redefined cinema by merging classic noir elements with contemporary themes and innovative storytelling.
Viknesh Silvalingam
May 16, 20243 min read
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From Concept to Screen: Creating a Compelling Writers' Room for Sci-Fi Neo-Noir
This article delves into the essentials of creating a writers' room capable of bringing a Sci-Fi Neo-Noir vision to life.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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The Transformative Power of Virtual Table Reads in Screenwriting
Dive into the magic of virtual table reads and how they serve as a crucial, transformative step in the screenplay development process.
Viknesh Silvalingam
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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My science fiction screenplay will include these 3 elements
I'm in the screenwriting phase of the project. Not to give too much away about the plot, the story centers around a murder in the metaverse.
Viknesh Silvalingam
May 14, 20231 min read
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Preparing 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 Silvalingam
Sep 21, 20216 min read
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Write a compelling character with the help of a character bio
Why do we need a character bio? “When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a...
Viknesh Silvalingam
Jul 14, 20213 min read
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How 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 Silvalingam
Jun 28, 20213 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Getting 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 Silvalingam
Jan 26, 20214 min read
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