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He has been the subject of controversy for his aggressive teaching style (he once famously threw a script at a student who asked about “character arcs”) and for statements that some consider sexist or ageist, though he has dismissed such criticisms as “taking the fun out of film.”

Simens was one of the first educators to embrace Digital Video (DV). In the late 90s and early 2000s, film students were obsessed with 16mm and 35mm film. Simens was a vocal proponent of the Sony VX1000 and Canon XL1. He preached that audiences don't care about the pixel count; they care about the story and the lighting. This insight arguably helped jumpstart the micro-budget horror and mumblecore movements of the mid-2000s. dov simens wikipedia

Perhaps the strongest argument for Simens' methods is the list of successful filmmakers who have taken his course. High-profile "graduates" include: He has been the subject of controversy for