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Join us as we celebrate the 2025 ReelShort Awards to crown the best talent and most compelling stories in the world of vertical short dramas. Hit play, relive the magic, and see who took home the trophy in 2025.

Our fashionistas are back! In this episode, host Sarah Moliski teams up with stars Sarah Noelle and Maria Barseghian to tackle a style challenge inspired by some of our favorite ReelShort scenarios. With SHEIN’s different styles, they’ll put together outfits for every situation. On-screen or off. Who will slay the looks and who will improvise? Tune in to find out!

Little Alodia had a tough start. At just five years old, she was stuck living with her mean aunt Rhea who only cared about boys. Life was lonely until she met Jade, the fiery widow everyone in Loess Village talked about. A funny thing happened after Jade took Alodia in. Suddenly, Jade's struggling herb business took off. Bills got paid. Good things just kept happening. Turns out the quiet little girl was what folks called a "luck magnet" - where she went, fortune followed. Of course, nasty aunt Rhea came sniffing around when she heard. The village chief, Larry Greene, heard the rumors, trying to take Alodia back. But Jade wasn't having it. With help from folks like Osmond and the neighbors, they showed Rhea for the cruel woman she was. In the end, Jade got to keep her lucky little girl, proving sometimes the family you choose is better than the one you're born into.

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

Conscientious class president Emma is keeping a big secret: She's the poorest girl at her wealthy private school. When her rival, uber rich bad boy Lucas Bennett gets her fired from the part time job that's paying her father's medical bills, he makes it up to her — by hiring her to be his personal maid! Lucas agrees to keep their arrangement a secret... as long as Emma caters to his every need.

In her past life, Aria Judd was neglected by her husband, Seth Hale, and abused by her mother-in-law, Laura Shea, while her daughter, Macy, suffered at the hands of the Judds. Reborn on Macy’s birthday, Aria seizes the chance to rewrite her fate. After taking Macy and destroying the Judds’ home, she seeks revenge on the Hales. She publicly humiliates Seth, exposes Rosie’s schemes, and retaliates against Laura. Seth begins to realize the hardships Aria and Macy endured. As Rosie’s plots fail, she’s exposed for stealing Aria’s achievements. Filled with regret, Seth seeks Aria’s forgiveness, and with Macy’s help, the family reunites.

Sunny, a modern doctor, is thrust into the ancient realm of Logopolis and bound to a merciless "childbearing system." Tasked with giving an heir to the powerful but heirless General Julian, she wins his trust and bears his child, only to discover the cruel twist: it doesn’t count unless Julian chooses her willingly, as both partner and mother of his future heirs.

Ellie has been branded a "jinx" by her village for her eerily accurate predictions, but in truth, she's anything but cursed. When she's taken in by the governor's wife, Irene, after a chance encounter, her presence turns the mansion upside down: flowers bloom, fortunes shift, and lives begin to change, including the governor's.

OG ReelShort stars Autumn Noel and Kasey Esser are back and better than ever! The duo reunites on screen in this episode, rekindling their chemistry. Watch them react to their latest show, Hillbilly Girlie Marries a Billionaire, and spill all the behind the scenes tea about working together again. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!

Once a heavenly spirit of fortune, Ivory is reborn as a princess, only to be cast aside by her own father. Saved by a disgraced prince, she uses her gift to turn misfortune into blessing, heal the wounded, and uncover her true identity. When a false "blessed girl" steals her name, Ivory must rise again, defying fate to reclaim her destiny and the love that was meant to be hers.

In this episode, we sit down with actress, Haley Lohrli, for an intimate conversation about her journey in the world of acting, her personal life, and the transformative self-love journey she’s been on. From navigating the ups and downs of her career to embracing life changes, Haley opens up about what it truly means to live authentically. We also challenge Haley to guess which iconic women—past and present—said some of the most memorable quotes and lyrics that have shaped culture. It’s a blend of insight, laughter, and celebration of women who inspire us all. Tune in for a heartfelt episode that will leave you feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to embrace your own personal journey of growth and self-love!