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He studied at the , where he initially pursued a degree in psychology—a background he often jokes is the perfect prerequisite for dealing with actors and studio executives. However, his heart was in the burgeoning independent film scene of the 1970s.

Simens famously emphasizes that cinema is "show business," prioritizing the financial viability of a project. He teaches students how to produce a feature film for budgets ranging from $5,000 to $5 million. dov simens wikipedia

| Year | Title | Role | Budget | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1980 | Slaughter on a Shoestring | Director, writer | $18,000 | | 1988 | Midnight Rental | Producer | $45,000 | | 1994 | The Cardboard Producer (doc) | Director, host | $12,000 | | 2002 | The Last Bodega | Director, writer | $75,000 | | 2010 | Crossing Flatbush | Director | $92,000 | | 2016 | One Weekend in Pahrump | Executive producer | $40,000 | He studied at the , where he initially

He served as a Green Beret officer from 1965 to 1969. He teaches students how to produce a feature

, best known for his "2-Day Film School". While he does not have a dedicated Wikipedia page, his impact is widely cited in industry publications for training high-profile directors like Quentin Tarantino Guy Ritchie Christopher Nolan Will Smith Review: Dov Simens’ 2-Day Film School