I have no idea who Dov S-S Simens is but the bombast energy of his BlipTV channel of 5min, 1min and 30sec Film School videos is quite remarkable. Whilst watching, and having now watched, I'm still unsure if I'm inspired or repulsed. :) He's adamant that its Show-Biz NOT Show-Art, a statement which will have the talentless enthusiasts cheering and the lackadaisical artists despairing. But at the same time his advise of keeping your first screenplays simple and in one location is very sound and considered. His rant against Short Films borders on a tirade (as much as you can have a tirade in a 1 minute video) and seems misplaced and condescending (perhaps just to me as Ive made much of my living and career on short films). Anyway you slice it though, these videos are well wort the watching, if for no other reason to begin to sort in your own head how you want to work and what you thik is important.... or just to have a good laugh.
