Salt Cured Life
Trees and Seas Film Festival 2025
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25m
Set in Key West, the southernmost point of the U.S., this film explores the deep connections between food, water, and community. Through the story of local chef, waterman, and community leader Paul Menta, Salt Cured Life offers a heartfelt portrait of island living—and what it means to prepare for every day as if it’s a storm.
Cassidy Rast - Director
Odin Wadleigh - Director
Odin Wadleigh - Writer
Cassidy Rast - Writer
Cassidy Rast - Producer
Odin Wadleigh - Producer
Paul Menta - Key Cast
Cassidy Rast - Executive Producer
Odin Wadleigh - Executive Producer
Paul Menta - Executive Producer
Cassidy Rast - Story Producer
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