Download Now Dov Simens is a celebrated film instructor and the creator of the Hollywood Film Institute
Business First
: His curriculum emphasizes that filmmaking is a business. Key skills include managing costs, negotiating terms, and building a profit center. Published Works "From Reel to Deal" : His most prominent book,
The curriculum covers:
Military Service:
He served as a Green Beret officer from 1965 to 1969.
Early work (1978–1985)
From Reel to Deal
Before the era of YouTube tutorials and digital filmmaking, Simens was one of the few voices telling aspiring creators that they didn't need millions of dollars or a degree from USC or NYU to be a "real" filmmaker. His book, , remains a cult classic manual for indie producers.