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High schooler Asher Vale is stuck as a weak nobody—until he bonds with the God of Training System. Every rep, every run, every drop of sweat makes him stronger. Watch him crush enemies, win girls, and train to become a god!

She starred in a low-budget horror film. To save money, the crew ignored the warnings of elderly villagers and filmed in an abandoned temple deep in the mountains. Unexpectedly, real paranormal events began to occur. The protagonist in the script who was originally destined to be sacrificed to an evil deity dies tragically. She must take self-rescue measures.

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

A vertical anthology film exploring love, loss, and everything in between. /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /ˈhɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ Cast & Crew: Director Producer: Sam Zarabi 1st AD: Lauren Wehman DoP: Tahlia Pompel CLT/KG: Hunter Harrison Sound Mixers: Hunter Harrison, Iman Williams PD: Lauren Wehman, Iman Williams BTS Photographer: Elise Blasco MARIA: Emily Bowman MAIRA: Lauren Wehman BOBBY: Rasul Kipkeev GINA: Jaelah Butler NINA: Sissy Ramos SISTER: Nini Chen MANAGER: Alex Renny INSTRUCTOR: Logan MacAulay BOYF: Elijah Webb DESTRUCTIVE MONOLOG: Riley Lincoln COMEDIC MONOLOG: Alex Renny GRANDMA: Hesou Zetelian ZACK: Joseph Proctor COACH: Myles Shawn Watts ALEXANDRA: Jiwon Kim ZENA: Harper Dhadde ALTER EGO: Harper Dhadde SAM: Sam Zarabi ESTHER: Zarina Lerriugs AMAR: Elijah Webb MAYA: Alyssa Reyes SHAN: Rebel Arent FRIEND GROUP: Ubiquitous Heartbreak crew Editor: Frances Chiu Trailer Editor: Ella Lindner Colorist: Ella Lindner Sound designers: Ranita Kwan, Iman Williams Lead Composer: Alex Epstein Assistant Composer: Julian Dante Lead Marketing: Teresita Salazar Cienfuegos Assistant Marketing: Alice Jimenez*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

When they were young, they promised to marry each other, but many years later, he forgot that promise. Though they got married, he never returned to be with her and didn't even know what she looked like. By coincidence, the divorce lawyer he hired turned out to be his wife, the one he wanted to divorce. Through various misunderstandings, he began to remember the promise they made in childhood.

We all have two sides: the one we show, and the one that answers when no one's looking. Twin is a short psychological thriller/suspense about the thin line between ignoring and inviting, between blocking a call -- and becoming the version of you who picks it up. A late-night text. A door left open. And a presence that feels eerily familiar.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Inspired by Ninja Theory's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, we proudly present "The Lost Ones". In anticipation of the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, we wanted to explore and speculate on the journey of Senua between the events of the first and second games. From leaving Hel, to where we might find Senua in the opening moments of Senua's Saga. Our crew had been fans of Hellblade since its release in 2017, and after expressing our excitement for the upcoming sequel, we decided to create a short film together as a love letter to the series. Starring: Allison Dayne as Senua Michelle Pokopac as the Morrigan Blair Phillips as the Fomorian and Katie Nixon as Galena. With Furies: Megan Ciafre Marley Tressler Kristen Nielsen Katie Nixon Directed by Braden McClain So to Ninja Theory and the entire crew of the Hellblade series, we say, "Thank You." Thank you for making such a powerful project that resonated so deeply with your community. Thank you for your masterful treatment and care regarding Mental Health. Thank you for allowing the voices to be heard. You are doing incredible work, and we cannot wait to see where Senua's story leads next. DISCLAIMER: This fan film is not affiliated with Ninja Theory or the "Hellblade" series. If you enjoyed the short, please support Ninja Theory and Heilung for creating the incredible art that inspired us to create this piece. "Svanrand", Original Song by Heilung from the 2019 "Futha" Album. Covered for "The Lost Ones: A Hellblade Fan Film" by Tyler McClain. Special thanks to Heilung and Season of Mist for allowing us to cover their song for this project. And be sure to support Ninja Theory with the enhanced release of "Senua's Saga: Hellblade II"!*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

This short film was born from a simple idea: to create a story larger than its means. Though written by a human, the film was brought to life entirely through the use of artificial intelligence, from imagery to narration. By harnessing AI tools, the project transcended the traditional limits of budget and location, proving that meaningful storytelling is no longer confined by circumstance. This experiment is not about replacing the human voice, but amplifying it. PURPOSE invites viewers into a visual parable set against the unforgiving desert, a landscape that serves as a metaphor for the hardest seasons of life. Through subtext and intimate narration, the film explores the weight we carry, the unseen voices that depend on our journey, and the hope that persists even when answers remain beyond the horizon. This short film transforms the desertscape into a mirror of our existence, offering not resolution but reflection, a reminder that beyond hardship lies not triumph, but purpose.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

City pediatrician Audrey Hayes enjoys a happy marriage with her rural-born husband, Colin Vance—until she gets pregnant. Colin invites his mother, Agatha Vance, to help out, but the ignorant, old-fashioned woman mercilessly bullies Audrey. Agatha even spikes Audrey's food with a potion meant to change the baby's gender, tragically poisoning her and causing a miscarriage. Fed up with Colin's cowardly inaction and blind loyalty to his mother, Audrey gets help from her brother, Henry Hayes, to divorce Colin and focus on her career.

A social media influencer is stalked by a strange rabbit man. She soon finds out exactly what it is he wants from her. Hi my name is Jace Elton, I'm a writer, director actor. I hope you guys enjoy this short. If the team at reel shorts love it and I'm able to win some awards all of the funds will go towards making a feature length movie based around this slasher "Jack Rabbit" Make sure to like and share this short so you can contribute to making the scariest horror movie ever made!! *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

An animated short film parody about what it could be like to a pitch a Star Wars story at Disney. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest