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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.
