Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies
·
2026
·9min
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.
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.
Released
3/12/2026
Runtime
9min
Director
Budget
$3,500
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Swinburne Film and Television School, Swinburne University of Technology
Cast
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