Dov S-S Simens

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Top 10 Secrets to No-Budget Moviemaking

Let’s cut to the chase: You want to have a career in the movies. You want to be a successful…

14 years ago
  • Producing

Other People’s Money

You’ve graduated from an accredited film school and made an award-winning short. You’ve waited for doors to open. You’ve posted…

17 years ago
  • Producing

Ask Mr. Hollywood: All You need to Know About Post-Production and Finishing Your Film

There are three stages to filmmaking— Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production. Pre-production is easy. You’re in it now. Although the truth, more likely, is…

25 years ago
  • Cinematography

Your Camera… Your Money: A Budgeting Breakdown for Your Camera Department

Get real! You gotta have a DP. Can't shoot a film without one. This quickly dis­qualifies you yourself. What you…

25 years ago
  • Screenwriting

The Three-Week Screenplay: Follow This Schedule, Bang Out a Script in Under a Month

Let’s get real! Let’s assume you have "The Great Idea" bouncing around in your head. You are petrified to tell…

26 years ago
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Self-Distribution Secrets

Moviemaking Advice From Dov S-S Simens America's #1 Film Instructor This is the fourth of a four-part series on dealing…

26 years ago
  • Articles - Ask Mr Hollywood
  • Articles - Directing
  • Articles - Moviemaking

Distribution: The Key To Success

This is a three-part series concerning independents and their relationship with distributors. Part-I is DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS: How To Release, Part-II…

27 years ago