asian short film festival bullying high school 2018 2019 2020 Movies & TV Series

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

Charli Kaplan, the new transfer at Maple Elite Academy, quickly becomes the school's most controversial figure. But appearances can be deceiving. Rowan Hawkins may seem like a tyrant, but is he truly a heartless bully? Meanwhile, Noah Tucker frequently comes to her aid—what's his motive? Now Charlie must decide: Will she choose her enemy or the golden boy?

Emma Parker is a new transfer to Maple Elite Academy - and she's picked a fight with The Big Four, on her very first day! Four rich heirs who rule the academy, they've decided she's public enemy number one! But maybe there's more than meets the eye. Rowan Calloway acts like a tyrant, but is he really a ruthless bully? And August Langford keeps helping her out. Have they met before? Who's Emma going to choose - her worst enemy, or her childhood friend?

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.

After World War III, Arthur Morgan is reduced to scraping by in the chaos, surviving on scavenged goods while being bullied and robbed by former high school classmates—until a chance discovery of alien technology changes everything. He rescues three women who become his wives and sets his sights on using this power to rise as the King of the Wasteland.

Life isn't easy for Chris Blanning, valedictorian at a snobby private school. It's hard enough dealing with bullies already, but when his scholarship isn't enough to cover tuition, he's got to tutor his worst enemy — Lucien Alaric, the spoiled bad boy he just saw trying to seduce their teacher into changing his grades! Even worse, Lucien's figured out his deepest, dirtiest secret in return. All he can do is keep his friends close, and enemies closer — but maybe Chris is getting a little too close...

Esther Jennings discovers her fiancé, Channing, is cheating with her stepsister, Ember, and worse, she's pregnant. Heartbroken, Esther seeks revenge by marrying the ruthless Carl Shepherd, the infamous "Devil of Riverton." In exchange for his power, she agrees to be his wife, but they vow to keep things strictly business. As Esther fights back against her betrayers, the line between pretense and real feelings blurs, and love grows in the ashes of revenge.

High school senior, Isabel, will soon die from a serious heart condition. She has a secret crush on her best friend Alex, and plans to confess her feelings to him after graduation. However, a huge misunderstanding in the middle of senior year ruins their friendship. Alex now holds a grudge against Isabel. He even lets her classmates bully her. Ten years later, Alex finds a collection of short vlogs that Isabel left for him. The videos reveal a shocking truth, a truth that completely changes Alex's world.

Mia's impulsive kiss with mysterious bartender Troy pulls her into the violent underground fighting world where he reigns undefeated. When she saves his opponent's life during a police raid, their dangerous attraction ignites. But Troy harbors a devastating secret. His manipulative girlfriend Amanda uses this pain as a weapon, while crime boss Serge plots revenge for his own dark reasons. When Mia is kidnapped and used as bait to destroy Troy in the ring, she must save the man she loves from becoming the monster he fears. In this brutal world, love becomes the ultimate fight for redemption. He stole her pulse. She might save his soul.

At the lowest point in your life, you suddenly discover that you are the heir to a wealthy family! You were once a poor migrant worker who accidentally offended your boss and suffered betrayal from your wife. Feeling utterly hopeless, you learn that you have inherited billions from a wealthy family! With this newfound wealth, you confront your fiancée and those who once mistreated you! At the same time, you reunite with the woman who, at your lowest moment, extended a helping hand and whom you now realize is the one worth guarding for life.

Rowan Ashford is reborn as the villain in a novel—a cross‑dressing, arrogant heir fated to be executed by the male lead, Adrian Collins. To survive, she must publicly humiliate him while secretly improving his affection for her. In a dangerous game of pretense and desire, can Rowan rewrite her fate and win the heart of the future king?