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Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies
Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies
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  2. Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

2026
9m
Mystery
Drama
Fantasy

Status

Released

Release

2026

Runtime

9m

Storyline

On his 18th birthday, Jesse cocoons himself inside his coastal family home, reminiscing about bittersweet childhood memories with his siblings. But as his older sister and brother vanish from sight, Jesse struggles to find his wings and fly away from a place so haunted by memory.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
9m
Mar 12, 2026
Languages
English
Director
Benjamin McLeod
Production
Swinburne Film and Television School
Swinburne Film and Television School
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Zen McGrath

Zen McGrath

Jesse

Stephanie Hanley

Margaret

David Elliott

Brett

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