Wikipedia [better] | Dov Simens

Simens is the author of From Reel to Deal: Everything You Need to Create a Successful Independent Film . Based on the curriculum of his 2-Day Film School, the book provides a blueprint for the business side of independent filmmaking and has become a popular reference work in the field.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Simens transitioned into the entertainment industry during the gritty, high-output era of 1970s and 1980s independent cinema. He cut his teeth working as a line producer and production manager for Roger Corman’s legendary Concorde-New Horizons studio. Corman, known as the "Pope of Pop Cinema," was famous for making profitable feature films on microscopic budgets. dov simens wikipedia