Short Reels - Drama Movies & TV Series

This short drama is set in an American middle school and centers on Shirley, a 14-year-old white girl, as she navigates teenage rebellion and reconciliation with her family. The core storyline follows Shirley's intense conflict with her parents over her passion for esports, her subsequent isolation and resistance, her parents' shift in communication approach after discovering a psychological education website, the family's eventual mutual understanding and support, and finally Shirley's successful balance between esports and academics.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A psychological drama that follows a corporate employee, as he endures an unusual and harsh disciplinary measure introduced by a new Japanese manager. Isolated with no tasks to perform, the mental resilience is put to the test.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

When Debbie meets Mark, he seems like everything she's been searching for. Attentive, successful, and just mysterious enough to be intriguing. But as their relationship deepens, she begins to notice small inconsistencies. The late night calls he never explains. The business trips that don't quite add up. The friends he never introduces. Then one evening, Debbie receives a strange message from Mark. Short, urgent, and out of character. Before she can even process it, the message disappears. This message was deleted. From that moment, everything changes. His stories start to blur. His warmth feels rehearsed. And as Debbie begins to dig into who Mark really is, she uncovers something far darker than a lie. A truth that's been watching her all along.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A poor man buys a locally made robot burdened with deep social issues.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Successful actor Hee-su, notorious for his poor fashion sense, teams up with veteran fashion coordinator Hyo-jin for the drama Paintings and Coffee. Though they initially clash, they gradually grow closer and build a strong bond. However, hidden schemes and obstacles put their relationship to the test. What will their fate be?

Award-winning filmmaker Blake Ridder presents a twisted anthology of vertical shorts. Suspense. Fear. Stories that stay with you long after the screen goes dark*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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

Seo Hong, the heartbroken protagonist, inherits a magical "Love Magic Breakup Tune" that makes people fall in love after sharing a bottle. A bittersweet comedy-drama of love unfolds as she fights for the tune. Will Hong recover her lost love and regain happiness?

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

Owing her life to the heart donated by her sister, the girl is determined not to waste it. With the support of a billionaire CEO, she seeks vengeance against those who wronged both her and her sister...

Have you tried online dating in the last 5 years? If yes, then this short film is for you. Here is your guide on how to grieve modern dating, and maybe find a little hope along the way. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest