Don’t go near the sea.. she’ll get you

Originally written by Donna Cameron for Queensland Theatre Company’s Playshop 2002 The Salt Maiden won the Glen Eira Literary Award, VIC for a short play 2002. Published by AustralianPlays.org 2002, produced by deBase at !Metro Arts in Brisbane QLD 2002, produced by ABC Radio National 2005 and performed at Short+Sweet Sydney 2011

A woman moves to an island to overcome her fear of drowning but to cross the strait she must put her life in the hands of the ferryman

Directed and produced by Beverley Callow The Salt Maiden was developed into a screenplay with the assistance of the QLD Government and Redland City Council through a RADF grant. The film production was funded independently through crowdfunding, philanthropic private donations and is proudly sponsored by Redland City Council

The Salt Maiden stars Renee Lim and is filmmed on unique Coochiemudlo Island, Moreton Bay QLD on RED Epic by Director of Photography Randall Wood with original music by Composer Colin Offord

2013 | short | 15 mins