Am interested in attending Dov S-Simens 2-day film school and wanting some feedback from anyone out there who has already attended the course. Wondering if it's worth it, or should I look elsewhere? Your advice is greatly appreciated!

I have taken one of his seminars and I walked out. First, he has done his homework and if you are a complete noob you will learn a few things but the bottom line is he is a salesman with the type of personality that most people who know little about Hollywood think Hollywood people are like so they buy his schtick hook line and sinker. So, he knows enough to fill the dvd seminars he sells but anything he teaches you can find on the internet or a library much much cheaper. I would even steer noobs away.

I've never taken his seminar, but to me, it doeshn't seem like you can learn all of filmmaking (or even the basics) in two days.

Dov kinda reminds me of a salesguy who goes across the country telling people how if they buy his book, then they too can become real estate millionares.

His seminar isn't about filmmaking but the business side of the industry. If you don't feel like shelling out the money for his seminar and I know it can be a little expensive check out his book 'From Reel To Deal' His seminar basically follows the format of the book. I think you'll find it informative and you'll only be out like 10 bucks.

There is a reason why so many people in the industry-that you probably look up to (eg. Tarantino, Spike Lee etc)-took his course, bought his materials or paid him to personally teach it to them: He knows his stuff, in terms of producing movies, learning how to within a short time. You can find this information elsewhere, but how long will it take you to amass it?

There is nothing he teaches that you cannot find for free on the internet or from borrowing a book or two from the library. I'm serious, I have taken his seminar, just like many others including a few famous people. If you are serious you can find out how it's done for free and make a few friends/contacts in the process. Learn to save money now and I guarantee it will help you in the future in and out of film. Sure he's done the research, so should you.