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.
Leptocephalus trailer -- CalArts thesis film trailer
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
1 review
Title
Leptocephalus
Released
Oct 11, 2026
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
21m
Status
Released
