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

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

「Mirror」 Sci-fi horror short film The "Shadow Project" launched by the "Perfect Life" company claims to be able to strip away negative human emotions and map them into the "Shadow" body in the mirror. The protagonist gradually discovers the scam of "reducing emotional burden" in the eerie confrontation with himself in the mirror ....*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Teen series Flunk explores contemporary coming-of-age issues, as a group of queer students navigate the intricacies of high school relationships.

Ivy is a high-school sophomore with the voice of an angel. She's also a super wealthy heiress, but she hides her identity in the hopes of making real friends at school. After becoming besties with Vanessa, she thinks she's made the right choice. But, Vanessa actually treats Ivy like a total tool! Vanessa even guilt-trips Ivy into being her voice double. But, things start to fall apart after Ivy catches her boyfriend cheating on her with her bestie! Heartbroken and betrayed, Ivy seeks help from her childhood bestfriend and star quarterback, Blake. Will Ivy be able to reclaim her spotlight?

When Amelia Monroe finds out that hoemcoming queens are dying at her family's academy, she poses as a student to investigate the cause. But she meets her match with Kristy Troy - the baddest bully at Monroe Academy. When they face off for homecoming queen - who will win? And will Amelia save her family's school?

During the Wanli era, Director of the Shadow Directorate Percival Thorne frames Edmund Stratton for high treason, destroying his clan to seize The Rhodian Queen's Elixir for the regeneration of severed limbs. The Heir of the Stratton Family, Tristan Stratton, flees to The Endless Dunes and is saved by Daisy Sinclair, daughter of The Proprietress Ruby Sinclair at The Wyrmgate Tavern. Daisy is actually The Last Maiden of the Rhodian Tribe, and her heart's blood is the necessary elixir catalyst. Percival takes the tavern hostage, forcing them to guide him into The Queen's Mausoleum. Surviving The Mirage Market, toxic traps, and trials by The Tomb Guardian, Tristan and Daisy discover the treasure's true nature: the Queen's most cherished possessions are simply everyday relics from home. They burn the treasure map, escape the desert, and return to wed at The Wyrmgate Tavern, leaving Percival trapped in the tomb to meet his doom.

A half-witch, half-werewolf teen forced to hide her true identity struggles to survive a high school divided by magic and fangs—while resisting her fated mate, the future Alpha who doesn’t remember their childhood bond, and battling the jealous rival willing to destroy her to claim him.

Mia Hayes quits school to work in a factory cafeteria to pay her mom's medical bills, only to be bullied for being mute. After an unexpected encounter with aloof CEO Oliver Voss, Mia discovers she is pregnant. Miraculously, Oliver can suddenly read her mind! Hearing her inner thoughts, he fiercely protects and spoils her. Mia finally has someone to rely on, but a new crisis is looming...

Openly gay city kid Evan Brooks is sent to a Midwest ranch with one condition: compete on the high school rodeo team or lose his dream of culinary school in Paris. His biggest obstacle? Team captain Colt Maddox — the straight, golden-boy cowboy whose shot at going pro depends on winning State. After Evan is forced to be Colt's stableboy, their rivalry turns into something neither of them expected. In a town where being gay is more dangerous than bull riding, falling in love could cost them everything.

Introverted Cameron, is desperately in love with his high school crush Diane. But his romantic pursuit is halted when Victoria, a female vampire moves in next door. Cameron soon discovers he's in the middle of a life-and-death adventure.

"I hope my child stays away from disputes and lives a normal life." Fifteen years ago, as a top agent, I retired from the field and became a low-key barbecue stall owner. But my simple wish as a mother didn't come true. When my daughter was bullied at school, I was furious. How dare anyone bully her under my watch! The harm inflicted on my daughter, I will make each of you pay for it, one by one...