An uplifting award-winning animated short about Harry, a late-blooming caterpillar struggling to find his place in the world. Surrounded by friends already transforming around him, Harry begins to wonder if he will ever become who he was meant to be. Blending warmth, humor, and emotional storytelling, The Leaf-a-teers is a gentle reminder that transformation often arrives when we finally learn to trust ourselves.
Written, directed, and produced by Stephen Hessel for Harambe Production Company.
Recipient of a Telly Award for Generative AI Narrative, along with multiple international film festival honors including Best AI Film, Best Children’s Film, Best Family Film, Best Director, and Best Animation.
