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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

Six years ago, she left after an event that nearly cost her life. Now, returning with her son, she met someone from her past at an auction, yet it appeared she had completely forgotten him...

Explore the mesmerizing world of Dreamland, a futuristic animated short film that delves into the realms of fantasy and technology. This captivating drama unfolds a tale of friendship and life, set against the backdrop of a futuristic society.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Simon Lane, the successor of the Medical Prodigies' Clan, was robbed. Mr. Candler, the head of the Chandler family saved him. To repay his kindness, Simon helped to cure his daughter Manee Chandler and make Chandler Pharma thriving. But Manee bullied him a lot. After the contract was over, Simon went back to the MPC again. Because of her senility, Manne went to the MPC for treatment but didn't know Simon's real identity...

Reborn at the Consort Selection Ceremony, Nine-Tailed Fox Princess Aveline chooses Darius, a Lv. 1 Wildcat, over her past-life betrayer. She stuns her clan with a Supreme All-Element Beast Core. Using her past memories, she helps Darius evolve and claims the Four Great Divine Beasts—Black Turtle, Vermilion Bird, Azure Dragon, and White Tiger, as her Beast Consorts to fight her sister Valeria and Malakor the Evil Dragon. From territorial wars to the battle for the throne, Aveline rallies her forces to become the new Queen of the Demon Realm, rewriting her tragic destiny.

This week, we’re going behind bars with ReelShort sensation Marc Herrmann, star of the explosive new series Undercover Prison King. Marc takes us inside the walls of this gritty and thrilling ride. Danger lurks in every shadow, plots shift like smoke, and the next jaw-dropping stunt is always just around the corner. ReelTalk Backstage is your all-access pass to vertical productions. Go behind the scenes with your favorite stars as they take you on set and share unforgettable moments. From intense rehearsals to candid conversations, each episode gives you a front-row seat to the action. Get ready to see your favorite shows like never before.

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.

When the apocalypse hits, Alex sacrifices his lifespan to shelter humanity in the bunker for 30 years. Yet, he is betrayed by his adopted daughter Evelyn and the ambitious Diana. They fake footage of a peaceful surface to incite the masses and send Alex to the gallows. Blinded by lies, the people destroy the bunker for a promised oasis, only to walk straight into a deadly trap set by Diana and the Giants. As the Giants begin their massacre, regret washes over the survivors. Will Alex, armed with secret mecha tech, let go of his grudge and save humanity once again?

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

This week, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the tiny stars of ReelShort, April Korovichenko from Mommy Don’t Cry Daddy Is Sorry, and Maxwell Maydaniuk, the ultimate matchmaker in Mommy I Got You a Date. But they didn't come alone! Their superstar moms are in the studio too for a feel-good episode about Hollywood and home life. We talk about what it’s really like raising rising stars, the BTS fun of child actor, and playing some hilarious games that may or may not reveal who’s the star in the family.

By 3055, humanity has been reduced to nothing but food and slaves for the mutant beasts. Just when all hope seems lost, Liam Blaze, a nobody, awakens the Abyssal Predator System. They tried to neuter him? He escaped. They threw him in the Drakari Tower? He carved a bloody path, hunting and consuming beasts to claim their power. With every kill, humanity rises. The beasts had their fun. Time to remind them who the real predators are!