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

Ever wonder who’s responsible for bringing your favorite stars to the big screen? Our incredible Casting Directors pull back the curtain on the world of casting. They share what they look for in fresh talent, their wildest audition stories, and advice on how to thrive as an actor.

Yeon-Woo, the heir of the organization Sipgangpa, disguises herself as a boy to infiltrate an all-boys school and eliminate the heir of the rival organization Makgangpa. However, as she catches the attention of a handsome trio, romance begins to blossom in her used-to-be noir life. One of the three is apparaently the heir of Makgangpa—will Yeon-Woo be able to complete her mission without falling in love?

Abbi is Felix's rival... and nanny. Things take a complicated turn when she moves into his house to care for him and his sister and Felix and Abbi realize their feelings for each other. Can Abbi hide her feelings for Felix to keep her nannying job?

Maya Hayes is a straight-A student with one goal: study hard, escape her violent father, and never look back. But when she stumbles into a tattoo parlor — fleeing a beating — she comes face-to-face with Oakridge High's resident rebel, Jude Sinclair. Soon, the well-behaved scholar and the rich kid with a broken past are thrown together as desk mates. Late nights turn into shared secrets. Insults give way to understanding. Bit by bit, they begin to see through each other's armor — and find something real underneath. Together, they make a pact: break free, fight back, and burn down everything that tries to keep them down.

Violet, desperate to pay for her father’s surgery, decides to sell her virginity, but the good doctor she calls is determined to pull her back from the edge. However, as the two share a heated, unforgettable night, Dax finds himself hooked on Violet, despite thinking she’s just another gold-digger. When their darkest secrets are laid bare, will their fragile connection survive?

Katie Walker is the janitor’s adopted kid — bullied, humiliated, a nobody. Then the golden Maddox brothers show up looking for their long lost heiress sister: Katie! But the school’s queen bee steals her place. Now it’s Katie’s turn to level up, take back her crown, and make them all regret underestimating her.

Fred, a strong soldier, whose strength is so overwhelming that it drives his enemies to collapse, returns to the city after leaving the army. He finds a beautiful lady CEO to pretend to be a couple. And he will avenge his buddy Adrian.

Single mother Evelyn Bennett spends everything on a school-district property to get her daughter Lily into a State-ranked elementary school. On registration day, she is shocked to find Lily's enrollment slot maliciously stolen by the neighbor's son, Bradley Crawford. The ruthless neighbors, Vance Crawford and Diane Crawford, not only steal the enrollment slot but constantly harass and vandalize her home, traumatizing Lily and putting her in the hospital. With her husband Arthur away on business, Evelyn faces the bullies alone, only to be smeared in the media. In the battle for the enrollment slot, Evelyn is forced to fight fire with fire. A fierce war for her child's future, family dignity, and justice erupts over the school-district property.

Our iconic enemies-to-lovers is back and better than ever! Go behind the scenes of Taming My Bullies 2 and discover how Meg's signature look comes together. Cam also gives the inside scoop on filming some of the shirtless swimming scenes, while the director breaks down the inspiration behind key shots and what it really takes to bring this story to life.

Maya Hayes is a straight-A student with one goal: study hard, escape her violent father, and never look back. But when she stumbles into a tattoo parlor — fleeing a beating — she comes face-to-face with Oakridge High's resident rebel, Jude Sinclair. Soon, the well-behaved scholar and the rich kid with a broken past are thrown together as desk mates. Late nights turn into shared secrets. Insults give way to understanding. Bit by bit, they begin to see through each other's armor — and find something real underneath. Together, they make a pact: break free, fight back, and burn down everything that tries to keep them down.

A man repeatedly sits on the same chair, each time more weary than before, until it becomes clear that life itself is wasted in the cycle of repeating the same mistakes.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest