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Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies (2026)

Name: Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies
Director: Benjamin McLeod
Genre: Adolescence, Drama, Fantástico, Misterio
Released: 2026
Duration: 9 min
Cast: Zen McGrath, Stephanie Hanley, David Elliott

2026 · Benjamin McLeod · 9 min

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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.

A 2026 title built around Adolescence, Drama and Fantástico. Directed by Benjamin McLeod.

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Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies (2026)

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