The Shape of Water' The three letter solution to the crossword for the term FILM ABOUT FEMALE AMPHIBIAN is EFT, which refers to the 2017 Academy Award-winning movie 'The Shape of Water'. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film follows the story of a mute custodian working in a secret government laboratory who befriends an amphibious creature held captive there. The film stars Sally Hawkins as the custodian and Doug Jones as the amphibian creature. It was nominated for thirteen Academy Awards and won four, including Best Picture and Best Director.