1594902
1594902

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

"For those who struggle to find their wings."

2026-03-12 en 9m
MysteryDramaFantasyHorror
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.

Director

Benjamin McLeod

Writer

Aleksandra Simić

Sound Recordist

Ryan Harris

Sound Designer

Benjamin McLeod

Sound Designer

Lachlan Walliss

Cinematography

Mabel Green

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Status

Released

Revenue

$3,700

Budget

$3,500

Countries

    Companies

    • Swinburne Film and Television School
    • Swinburne University of Technology