Salmo is an 8 minute hand-drawn animated short film embarking you on an adventure into the epic life of a salmon, following its journey from its native river to the confines of the Arctic.
Through an imaginative and immersive story, Salmo hopes to bring visibility to this resilient species which has much to teach us about the many ecosystems they inhabit and on which we depend.
Written & Directed by Paul Pajot
Produced by La Méridienne
Animated by Paul Pajot, Jenna Lescalier & Rhoda Villegas
Colouring assisted by Charles Esteve
Music composition by Anna Cordonnier
Sound design by Clément Mancheron
Teaser
Synopsis
It's spring in the highlands, and a bright sun starts to spring new life around a slowly-thawing stream. Beneath its cracked surface, lurking in the shadow of a flourishing bank, a young and intrepid salmon is born: Salmo.
One night, under the glow of an ominous moon, Salmo begins a mysterious transformation that will mark the start of a coming-of-age journey to the glacial confines of the Arctic.
Film
Completed in October 2023, SALMO has finished its run in national and international short film festivals in January 2025, particularly those focused on ecological issues. The film is now freely accessible.
You are welcome to watch it, share it, and use it in any personal, educational, or non-profit context.
If you wish to screen it in a commercial setting, at a large-scale event, or as part of a public program with ticketing, please get in touch with the team beforehand.
MISSION
Marine life is getting more media attention, yet it still feels distant from our collective imagination. What stays unseen struggles to be understood, valued and protected.
We believe shifting away from an anthropocentric view starts with new stories. Storytelling is how humans make sense of the world, build empathy and change behaviour.
Salmo is an imaginative journey into the life of a salmon, following its full underwater migration to make this resilient species visible and relatable. By changing perspective, the film invites us to feel our place in nature and spark change, one story at a time.
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