The Salinas Decoder
“Based on a true story of the couple who solved one of the Zodiac Killer's ciphers...”
Synopsis
It is August 8th, 1969 and a teacher from North Salinas High School, along with his wife solve one of the ciphers sent to San Francisco Chronicles by the Zodiac Killer, not realizing they turned him into a legend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
5/23/2026 - Premiering at Mesa College Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elvis To
- Screenplay & Story
- Elvis To
- Original Title
- The Salinas Decoder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 08/04/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Budget
- $250
- Production Studios
- San Diego City College Film Club
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elvis To
Elvis To
Michael Smith III
Chasen DInh
Emmanuel Baez, Tanner Aydelotte, Elvis To
Department Leadership Roster
Emmanuel Baez
Producer
Tanner Aydelotte
Producer
Michael Smith III
Director of Photography
Chasen DInh
Editor
Elvis To
Director
Elvis To
Producer
Elvis To
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Salinas Decoder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Salinas Decoder about?
It is August 8th, 1969 and a teacher from North Salinas High School, along with his wife solve one of the ciphers sent to San Francisco Chronicles by the Zodiac Killer, not realizing they turned him into a legend.
Who directed The Salinas Decoder?
The Salinas Decoder was directed by Elvis To.
Who stars in The Salinas Decoder?
The principal cast of The Salinas Decoder includes Gray Eversmann, Madeleine Anastasia, Leon Nelson, Roberto Marsical, Setayesh Moghimi.
When was The Salinas Decoder released and how long is it?
The Salinas Decoder was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 4m.