Named by an early settlerrsquo;s wife as she gazed at the lush surroundings of her summer home; Greenwood was incorporated on December 21; 1857. Growing from a fledgling village into a town that at one time boasted ldquo;the widest Main Street in the world;rdquo; the city grew due to two industries: the railroad and textiles. Railroad companies such as Piedmont Northern and Seaboard built their way through Greenwood; while textile tycoons such as James C. Self and John Pope Abney worked hard to increase productivity and job opportunities. Soon; education; businesses; and community services followed suit. Greenwood was booming; making the small town a place of educational advancement; great entrepreneurial spirit; and community-minded individuals.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Advice By The People Who Know!By Marika Litz"Swimming Upstream" gives such great insight into the world of short films; I feel like I now can navigate my own path to any festival and/or any distributor- granted they like my content. The book is comprised of essays; and some bulleted lists; of tips and helpful advice for first-time short filmmakers wanting to get their beloved masterpieces watched by a wider audience than just grandma down in Florida. The essays have been crafted by the industry professionals themselves; so theyre not dry and structured to fit a certain curriculum. This guide book was a joy to read; and Im so glad that I have its expertise and knowledge as my foundation as I move into submitting my baby into the festival circuit to hopefully see it flourish in its natural environment.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is your all-access festival passBy Ian McCluskeyFor less than the price of a single festival entry fee; you can buy "Swimming Upstream: A Lifesaving Guide to Short Film Distribution." The book in itself is like getting invited to a top-tier film festival: watching QAs with established filmmakers; hearing panel presentation of leading distributors; and; perhaps best all; like sitting down at a breakfast buffet in the hotel where the festival has all the VIPs staying; and you turn to the person next to you a strike up a conversation. And maybe that person is Trevor Groth of Sundance or George Eldred of Aspen Short Fest or the author herself; Sharon Badal; NYU professor and programmer for Tribeca. It doesnt get any more A-List than this.Even though technology and the world of media seems to be in perpetual flux; Swimming Upstream remains relevant. The books tone is informative; but informal. Supportive and encouraging; but pragmatic. Short filmmaking has only increased in the years since this books publication; and the insights from the leaders of the industry are still spot on. This is hard-earned wisdom from the very people who shape the world of short films; people who have devoted their careers to short films; who have been the programmers and distributors of short films for the past several years and; no doubt; will be the decision makers watching your film. Before you apply to any festival; read this book first.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read For Short Filmmakers!By Kate GreerHow great is this book!My copy has blue post-it notes on practically every chapter.I have been referring to it; as I finally begin to navigate the waters of getting my own short film out there and seen. There are so many gold nuggets in each chapter; specifically the section on marketing; tag-lines festival strategies. Sharon Badal keeps it personal by adding her own practical "helpful hints" in each category.She also sheds a bright light into what is sometimes considered the hazy labyrinth of the film festival circuit; by including essays conversations with the filmmakers; programmers and distributors themselves. These essays interviews are incredibly insightful; and often very funny--and so make for a terrific read.I cant wait to use the tools I found in this guide to start my festival strategies. Thank you; Sharon Badal for taking what is often presented as a dry topic; and making it fun and definitely user friendly. An incredible resource.
