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Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

For those who struggle to find their wings.
Mar 12, 2026 · 9m
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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.

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CAST

Zen McGrath
Jesse
Stephanie Hanley
Margaret
David Elliott
Brett
Directed by Benjamin McLeod

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$3,500
Revenue
$3,700
Production
Swinburne Film and Television School, Swinburne University of Technology
Country
AU

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