About this submission

After surviving a traumatic experience in her teenage years, Ashleigh lived life shackled to her demons and in a constant battle with the past. Until the day she decided to leave behind years of loneliness and trauma by creating the onstage persona… Medusa Maneater. Transformed and empowered, Ashleigh sits down with her supportive mother, Beck, to reflect on her journey as a performer while preparing for a packed out show in one of Brisbane's biggest venues.

Serayna Neal

Creator

My name is Serayna and I am an Australian emerging freelance writer and director who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film. Throughout my studies and beyond, I have created numerous projects from many different styles of filmmaking, including writing and directing advertisements, short films, and documentaries. I thrive when I’m working with like-minded creatives, where I can tell stories that I want to see in the world. more...