Marlon Grunden
Sammy The Salmon follows the story of a closeted gay man who with the help of a talking salmon, navigates his complicated love life. This film is in equal parts whimsical, hilarious, thoughtful and moving.
Sammy The Salmon has been screened in over 40+ festivals around the globe, including 5 Academy Award qualifying festivals such as London BFI, St. Louis, Rhode Island, Flickerfest, and Indy Heartland. During its run Sammy has become an international ambassador, being screened in the Australian and UK embassies in China. Sammy The Salmon has also entered the world of high-art, being included to screen as part of an exhibition in an art gallery in London.