About the Book:

Based on his acclaimed "2-Day Film School", Dov S-S Simens serves up a flawless and detailed blueprint for creating successful independent films. With his signature in-your-face, no-holds-barred advice, the Godfather of Independent Film fearlessly tells us all – every industry secret he knows.

Simple, pick up Reel to Deal: Everything You Need to Create a Successful Independent Film and you'll actually understand how to make your first film… and that's the truth. No theory, no rah-rah speeches, no cute stories, no ego, no name dropping… just straight, easy-to-follow and wonderfully detailed directions.

Simple, again: It's almost like painting by numbers. You supply the talent; Dov supplies the information. He'll guide you step-by-step from conceiving the idea to writing the script to finding some investors… from renting equipment to hiring actors, crew, and musicians… from lighting, shooting, and sound basics to editing, scoring and lab work… from attending festivals to negotiating deals. No frills, no filler. Before you know it, it's done. Now let’s buy a tux or designer gown for the Oscars!

About the Author:

Dov S-S Simens lives in Sherman Oaks, California. Traveling the globe, the former Green Beret gives a famous two-day film course that has inspired thousands of filmmakers from around the world, from industry pros like Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Robert Rodriquez, Guy Ritchie and Baz Luhrmann, to celebrities like Will Smith, Queen Latifah, and Sinbad, to first-timers like Mark Archer, who for $25,000 produced In the Company of Men, which grossed over $20 million.