Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

March 12, 2026 9m Released

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.

Key Information

Director Benjamin McLeod
Writers Aleksandra Simić, Benjamin McLeod
Studio Swinburne Film and Television School
Language EN
Budget $2,500

Cast & Crew

Zen McGrath

Zen McGrath

Jesse

Stephanie Hanley

Margaret

David Elliott

Brett

Frequently Asked Questions

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies was released on March 12, 2026.

The runtime of Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies is 9m.

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies is a Mystery, Drama, Fantasy, Horror movie.

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies was directed by Benjamin McLeod.

The main cast of Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies includes Zen McGrath, Stephanie Hanley, David Elliott.

Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies is originally in English.