Snake
When a charismatic stranger arrives on the farm, Stella’s father stays sober and her mother begins to laugh again. The man with the silver cross is not here to save them.
The Film Adaptation
In 2026, Snake, the feature film directed by Meg Rickards won Best Feature and Best Actress at the Florence International Film Festival from the Youth Jury.
"SOUTH AFRICAN FILM ‘SNAKE’ STUNS INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES & WINS BIG IN FLORENCE"
Tracey wrote the screenplay and was nominated for Best Achievement in Scriptwriting in the South African Film and TV awards 2026. In 2025 Snake won Best Feature and Best Actress at the Florence International Film Festival from the Youth Jury.
‘Snake’ Official Trailer
About the Writer
Tracey Farren
Tracey Farren lives a stone’s throw from the Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Town with her partner and a pack of dogs and children. She completed a psychology honours degree at the University of Cape Town before working as a freelance journalist.
A course with creative writing guru, Anne Shuster turned her writing life on its head.
Previous Novels
Malachi, a mute survivor of an African civil war must decide whether to risk his life for the victims or let them perish.
Tracey was nominated for a South African Film and TV Award (SAFTA) for her screenplay, Tess, adapted from her novel, Whiplash.
Tracey’s first novel, Whiplash (Modjadji Books) was inspired by the feisty street workers she met during her journalistic research. She was fascinated by the horror of their daily lives and the character, Tess was born of their spirit.
About Tracey’s Work
Best Actress,Best Feature
Contact Tracey
tcfarren62@gmail.com