"short film" "bullied" "high school" "2019" "director" "asia" Movies & TV Series

High Rise is a dramatic and comedic look into the lives of diverse neighbors living in a luxury Atlanta high rise. The series explores themes of power, money, seduction, love, deception, and heartbreak as friendships fail and drama "elevates". *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Valerius football seemed doomed — until his comeback! Zale Cole, a once-promising football talent, squandered his past life, but given a second chance, he's back to sixteen with every football star's unique skill! Now, Zale's about to change the game. But can he really defy the odds and lead Valerius football to unprecedented glory?

A high school loser just remembered he used to rule the universe. There's one problem: he's currently powerless, broke, and every time he tries to cast a spell, people film him for acting like a weirdo. But when he starts hot-wiring modern tech—using a smartwatch to track his "mana," buying herbs on the Internet for forbidden pills—he realizes the ancient way might just need a modern upgrade.

After being laid off from a company due to pregnancy, the protagonist regains a key marketing position through personal determination and outside support. Along the way, conflicts and eventual reconciliations with coworkers shape her journey. Ultimately, the company is forced into bankruptcy three months later due to mismanagement.

A short film about the extraordinary life of Magnus Klark and his dreams of becoming a Fashion Influencer.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Jurgen Vanderspek is a senior in high school. He loves to tell anecdotes about his sexual escapades, but he is still a virgin. When, one drunken evening, Cissy ends up in his bed, Jurgen gets much more than he bargained for.

He wrapped around me and threw me into the abyss. Now I'm back, 100lbs lighter and armed with a "love point" system. The snake wants my blood. The wolf wants my heart. But that serpent? He just locked the door, and his scales are trembling.

A one-night stand years ago made her a single mom. Moving back to her old city, she hopes to start fresh with her son. At the airport, her son hands a business card to a stranger, asking him to be his dad. To her shock, the stranger is the man from that one-night stand!

Love is like a car accident. Summer first met Kim Geun on a midsummer crosswalk when he heroically saved a child in the street, rushing late for school. That day, Geun handed her a discarded composition notebook and said, ""Your lyrics are amazing! You have real talent."" With his bright smile, Summer's long-hidden first love began. Years later, now a famous singer-songwriter, Summer falls into a slump and visits the university Geun attends. While avoiding attention, she impulsively asks him to film her music video. As they navigate the precarious line of friendship, will Summer finally confess the feelings she has cherished for years?

Everyone makes fun of her because her husband is a "knucklehead", but they have no idea it is all just a show he's been putting on!

The Eliza Effect is a near-future sci fi story told in under a minute. It follows Eliza, a woman drawn into obsession with a lifelike AI companion named Lucien. What begins as gossip between friends at a nightclub takes a darker turn as jealousy and control slip into the open. This short film combines romance, mystery, and a touch of Hitchcock-style tension.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest