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Salt of the Earth

The true story of the South Australian man who invented Chicken Salt.

NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY OR RENT: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/chickensalt

  • Jacob Peter Richardson
    Director
  • Thomas Elliot Van Kalken
    Director
  • Jacob Peter Richardson
    Producer
  • Aida Vucic
    Producer
  • Jacob Peter Richardson
    Cinematography
  • Matthew Davis
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    BMPCC 6K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Adelaide Film Festival
    Adelaide
    Australia
    October 20, 2022
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Reale Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    November 5, 2022
    Honorable Mention
  • Prague International Film Awards
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    Official Selection
  • Short + Sweet Film Festival
    Brisbane
    Australia
    December 2, 2022
    Queensland Premiere
    Official Selection, Winner - Best Documentary, Winner - People's Choice
  • Florida Shorts Film Festival
    Florida
    United States
    October 28, 2022
    Winner - Best International Documentary
  • RED Movie Awards
    Paris
    France
    January 26, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Jacob Peter Richardson, Thomas Elliot Van Kalken

Salt of the Earth is now available to buy or rent on Vimeo:

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Salt of the Earth is now available to buy or rent on Vimeo:

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/chickensalt