Leptocephalus

Leptocephalus

2026 · 21 min · Animation, Drama

When a bite from an endangered eel starts replacing an unsuspecting scientist’s skin with salt, the scientist must give in to the unstoppable force of transformation. With a muted, earthy color palette, this hopeful short finds peace in the often painful process of becoming something, or someone, new.

Directed by Luc Duggan · Written by Luc Duggan

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