Mystery ·Drama ·Fantasy ·Horror · 2026 · 9m

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies poster
Director
Benjamin McLeod
Cast
Zen McGrath as Jesse Stephanie Hanley as Margaret David Elliott as Brett
Crew
Mabel Green — Editor Lachlan Walliss — Editor Ryan Angelico — Original Music Composer Aleksandra Simić — Writer Benjamin McLeod — Writer Sophia Franzese — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
beachcoming of agenostalgicaustraliandepressinggentle
Key Collaborators
Benjamin McLeod Director Mabel Green Editor Lachlan Walliss Editor Ryan Angelico Original Music Composer Aleksandra Simić Writer Benjamin McLeod Writer Sophia Franzese Producer Sophia Franzese Production Design
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