Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies
“For those who struggle to find their wings.”
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.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.06x
+$200 net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandra Simić, Benjamin McLeod
- Original Score
- Ryan Angelico
- Original Title
- Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Budget
- $4K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4K
- Production Studios
- Swinburne Film and Television School, Swinburne University of Technology
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin McLeod
Aleksandra Simić, Benjamin McLeod
Ryan Angelico
Amelia Neofitou, Mona Uehara, Janna Elzanaty, Priya Doyle
Mabel Green, Lachlan Walliss
Sophia Franzese
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin McLeod
Director
Aleksandra Simić
Writer
Mabel Green
Editor
Lachlan Walliss
Editor
Sophia Franzese
Production Design
Sophia Franzese
Producer
Benjamin McLeod
Writer
Ryan Angelico
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies about?
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.
Who directed Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies?
Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies was directed by Benjamin McLeod.
Who stars in Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies?
The principal cast of Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies includes Zen McGrath, Stephanie Hanley, David Elliott.
When was Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies released and how long is it?
Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies?
Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies had a reported production budget of $4K and grossed $4K at the worldwide box office (1.06 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies was composed by Ryan Angelico.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies?
Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).