Accustomed to camouflaging himself with mud to hide from predators, Desmond the dung beetle learns from his new neighbours that his true colours can be used to his advantage. A heartfelt message of inclusion and being true to oneself.
The Rainbow Dung Beetle
Directed by Ellen Mowat, Cole Dupzyk
Countries
United States
2022
7min
18
Section
Leeds Short Film Awards
Screenwriter Brad Davis
English
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