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She intended to kill her CEO husband on their wedding day, but unexpectedly discovered she had the power to read minds. Listening to his thoughts, she realized her despised husband was actually her puppy love.

On the eve of her execution, Marie Antoinette looks back on her life and wishes for a second chance. As the guillotine comes down, she wakes up in the modern day reality of failed actress Antonia Lavigne Fontaine, where she has another shot at righting the wrongs of the past and finding a love that endures through time…if the villains that haunt her don’t kill her first.

On the eve of her execution, Marie Antoinette looks back on her life and wishes for a second chance. As the guillotine comes down, she wakes up in the modern day reality of failed actress Antonia Lavigne Fontaine, where she has another shot at righting the wrongs of the past and finding a love that endures through time…if the villains that haunt her don’t kill her first.

Pregnant with Alpha Cyrus's child, the only thing that can save Ally Jones's life is the sacred fruit of the Arbor Vitae. But her true mate Cyrus only seems to care about another werewolf, Emma. As Ally's body grows weaker, will Cyrus choose her... just this once?

Middle-aged and jobless, Jennifer loses both her pension and home to her greedy son and daughter-in-law. In a desperate attempt to turn things around, she joins a dating reality show, The Diamond Bachelor—only to meet the mysterious and charming Paul Marshall. Unbeknownst to her, Paul is a CEO hiding his true identity. Moved by Jennifer’s kindness and independence, he proposes, and they marry in a whirlwind romance. But to protect Jennifer, who despises lies and deceit, Paul and his stepdaughter Emma keep their wealthy background a secret. Together, they fiercely shield Jennifer from those who wish her harm—including her own son. Through family conflicts and emotional twists, Jennifer eventually uncovers Paul’s real identity... and the shocking truth: Emma is her long-lost daughter. A dramatic journey leads to heartfelt reunion and healing.

As a female urologist, I entered into a contract marriage with a patient who flirted with me! I was entrusted by an old lady to treat her CEO grandson. He thought I was a blind date arranged by his grandmother and flirted with me. God knows I've seen so many men like him, so I acted super chill. After the treatment, his grandmother actually wanted to set us up. Well, I thought, I can use this chance to uncover the truth about my father's wrongful death years ago! So I agreed to the contract marriage, but I didn't expect that I would slowly fall in love with him during the process...

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.

In a cruel twist of fate, Annabella Walton's perfect life is shattered. Ten years later, to save her disabled adoptive father, Annabella, now named Amelia, is forced to deal with the Walton family again...this time, as the target of their attacks. Will the Waltons figure out the truth? Or will it be too late for Amelia?

CHIC MAMA DRAMA is a scripted comedy series about the behind-the-scenes of Anne Stedman making a talk show, running a fashion website, being an actress...all while being a mom. Somehow always sorting out the hot mess that's in front of her. Episode 1: When Anne arrives to pick up her Chic Mama Carpool guest, Laura Wasser she encounters a curious stranger and things begin to get a little too personal. Episode 2: Anne gets locked out of her house an hour before an important meeting. In an attempt to still make the meeting, she asks her judgemental neighbor for help. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Zed Bass and Vera Lott have been inseparable childhood friends for 20 years, and over time, their bond blossomed into a romance. During their sweet journey together, they made a promise to get engaged on Zed’s 25th birthday. Confident in their love, Zed eagerly proposes to Vera on that day, certain she will say yes. However, to his shock, Vera is seen posing for photos with her schoolmate, Carl Hume, in a way that suggests they are a couple. What stings even more is that Vera doesn’t realize the gravity of her actions. Time and again, she sides with Carl, pushing Zed to compromise and accept her decisions. Despite Zed’s efforts to make things work, Vera’s repeated failures to prioritize their relationship push him further away. Ultimately, Zed, heartbroken and disillusioned, leaves for an overseas job, leaving behind a breakup letter.

Her life was a fairytale lie until she caught her fiancé in bed with her own brother. When an attempt on her life shatters her last illusions, she is thrown together with the only man she can trust: her new bodyguard, Derek. He’s cold, aloof, and frustratingly professional - yet a single look from his piercing eyes is enough to make her burn. Can she truly trust the man sworn to protect her when everyone else has betrayed her?

Romantic and dreamy, Paty shares the joys and pains of her relationships with her online psychologist, transforming the sessions into an audiovisual production.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Kate's always fantasized about a sexy man who will dominate her in the bedroom, but finding one is way easier said than done. Until Catacombs' notorious Master, Banner Jennings, offers to help her find the perfect Dom. But once he finds her sexual match, will he be willing to let her go?

A heartwarming and delightful Christmas rom-com, fun for the whole family. Madeline Leon (Workin' Moms) gives a cozy, relatable lead performance, creating a lovely, entertaining cinematic experience.

She always thought he was her redemption, leading her out of misery, protecting her thoroughly. However, it was also him who caused her to lose her child, her marriage, her loved ones, and everything she had. He wove a sweet cage for her with lies...

A strict, abstinent CEO discovers that due to a rare condition, he won’t live past thirty. By chance, he learns that a poor college student is the only one who can heal him. Desperate to survive, he forces her into marriage. Over time, she falls in love with him and sacrifices herself to save his life. Believing she died in the process, he is devastated. But seven years later, fate brings her back into his life—blind and with a child.

Five years ago, they had a one-night stand at a hotel and ended up having four children. Now, five years later, she returns with her four kids. Meanwhile, he, marked by her all those years ago, has been searching for her. Fate has brought them back together.

After being set up by her own family, Nora Wood becomes pregnant with Tyler Holt's child, who is later named Bryan. Unfortunately, when Bryan turns five, he is diagnosed with leukemia. In an effort to cover medical expenses, Nora decides to sell the family jade pendant Tyler had given her, triggering a city-wide search for Bryan by the Holt family. Meanwhile, Nora joins Holt Group as Tyler's secretary. As they work closely together, their feelings for each other grow, and their relationship flourishes over time.

Spend a day with Meg Bush as she gets red carpet ready for the International Short Drama Festival. Go behind the scenes of her glam process and catch the stunning dress reveal before she heads to the event. Stay tuned! You might spot some familiar faces along the way.

Reborn as a five-year-old, Talia only wants to protect her mother. But her charm and secret talents soon win over powerful elders and silence the doubters. With a tycoon father, an even richer stepfather, and a future billionaire husband, she grows up as the family's darling, proving that even the smallest star can shine the brightest.

Unexpectedly transported into the body of a five-year-old princess, she faces the threat of being banished to the cold palace. Armed with the "Mind Reading System," she grants her family the power to read minds. In the treacherous court, she cleverly outwits schemers, overcoming numerous challenges to protect her family and ensure the peace of her nation.

The dark side of online dating is real and this one takes it there. "Body of Night" is a balance of horror, humor, and social commentary that is extremely powerful.

She avoided forced marriage by entering into a contract marriage with him, who was also pressured into blind dates. After a quick marriage and getting their certificates, they went their separate ways. She then discovered that her sister-in-law had taken over her position as CEO, while he disguised himself as a waiter. Both used false identities, but true love began to blossom between them.

Katie just wants to keep her career on track, but when she meets Brent, love finds its way into her heart despite her best efforts to keep it out. Over time, the couple fight to stay together until Brent chooses to leave for war.

A wealthy heiress’s mother committed suicide due to her father’s infidelity. The woman her father had an affair with became pregnant and then gave birth to a child. She framed the heiress, which led to her father sending her abroad to study. Because of the mischief of her father’s mistress, the heiress had a very hard life overseas. By coincidence, the heiress met the male lead and had a one-night stand. Their relationship warmed up. With the help of the male lead, the heiress returned to her home country and began her path of revenge.

In the 1990s, a railway worker accidentally saved a city girl, and the fate of the two people intersected from then on. She was betrayed by her ex-boyfriend and her biological mother's preferred boys over girls. Only the love and care of the worker and his son illuminated her life like a light. He was brave, kind, and responsible. He raised the son of his ex-girlfriend who had a heart disease, and took care of the city girl meticulously. After many hardships and twists and turns, the two of them finally got together, but at this time, something unexpected happened again. The generous death of a woman who liked him, and the return of his ex-girlfriend made their lives uneasy. In the end, they made a decision...

Award-winning top singer Josie accidentally becomes the wife of the Governor, Jace Gordon, in a drama? First, she needs a divorce. Second, she needs to teach that thief of a stepsister a good lesson. And third, the top singer still got it! She's totally not falling in love with Jace while investigating the death of her mother. But in the face of the scars and pains of their homeland, will the two stand up for their faith?

I’m accidentally pregnant with the CEO’s child! I have always been ignored and bullied at my own home. In desperation, I will hold on to this chance to change my life! I entered a contract marriage with the CEO and decided to leave him after giving birth to the child. But dangers are always lurking. I was kidnapped, and to my surprise, the CEO who acted careless of me showed up in person to save me! Why?

She married a man while hiding her billionaire status and lived as a full-time housewife, silently supporting her husband for six years. But when he failed to define his relationship with another woman, claiming he was honoring a friend's last wish, she grew disappointed and decided to reclaim her true identity and start living her own life again.

What’s happening? Why do I hear a voice that comes from the inside of me? “Why do I have such a useless descendant like you!” It said. In my middle age, my wife cheated on me, and my daughter is ill. At this time of my desperation, a voice inside of me speaks. It says it is the dragon, that has been living inside of me! How lucky I am! With the help of the dragon power, I will grasp any chance I can to change my fate!

After being set up by her own family, Nora Wood becomes pregnant with Tyler Holt's child, who is later named Bryan. Unfortunately, when Bryan turns five, he is diagnosed with leukemia. In an effort to cover medical expenses, Nora decides to sell the family jade pendant Tyler had given her, triggering a city-wide search for Bryan by the Holt family. Meanwhile, Nora joins Holt Group as Tyler's secretary. As they work closely together, their feelings for each other grow, and their relationship flourishes over time.

He was the hidden emperor, disguised as an ordinary man. He secretly helped his wife become the CEO of the company. But his wife betrayed him, just because she despised him for being poor. After the divorce, his true identity was revealed, surprising everyone.

She returns home for her brother's engagement, only to be mistaken for a mistress and humiliated by her sister-in-law. As the truth unfolds, she discovers her sister-in-law's darker schemes: the pregnancy is fake, and she's plotting to kill her brother to take over the company.

After being framed and forced to leave the Mystic Blade Sect, Dean Lewis discovers his destiny at the Divine Hall—inheriting the powerful bloodline of the Nine Dragons. Embarking on an epic journey of revenge and growth, he devours infinite spiritual energy and merges the bloodlines of countless realms. Through fierce battles and relentless challenges, he rises against all odds to ultimately rescue his long-lost father and carve his legend into the world.

After a heated family argument involving her sister and brother-in-law, Talia marries Ethan on a whim, unaware he's actually a powerful CEO keeping his identity under wraps. As the newlyweds navigate family drama and close calls that threaten to expose the truth, they grow closer. In the end, Ethan reveals who he truly is and proposes for real. This time, with love at the center. Talia says yes, and they finally get the happy ending they never expected.

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

She's the mightiest ruler in the Dragon Kingdom, but a year ago, she lost her memory. Hoping to remember and wed properly, she caught her husband with another woman just before their wedding. Furious, she pulled a random young man to pose as her boyfriend and revealed her true identity, shocking everyone!

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!

On his wedding day, a man discovers that his fiancée has been deceiving him and is pregnant with another man’s child. Someone from their childhood, holding a grudge, used his girlfriend to set him up. Just as he faces humiliation from them both, the heiress of a super-wealthy family arrives. He finds out he is actually the long-lost heir of this family, and his sister has come to give him the grand wedding he deserves!

Seven years ago, he was a down-and-out orphan, and she was a female CEO. For love, she gave up everything to elope with him. Seven years later, he returns as a powerful, influential tycoon, wealthy enough to rival nations. Driven by a desire to make amends for his past and protect her, he ensures her security and comfort.

On the day of her long-awaited wedding into a wealthy family, a bride receives a shocking text—her husband is having an affair. She and her friends rush to confront the "mistress," but things take a bizarre turn when the woman’s true identity is revealed—she’s her future mother-in-law?!

At 50, facing her mother’s life-threatening illness, Ophelia Jones uncovers a devastating secret—her husband has been secretly sending money to his first love for the past 30 years. Heartbroken, she contemplates selling her embroidery to pay for her mother’s treatment and decides to divorce him. Just when she feels lost, she unexpectedly reunites with her childhood sweetheart, Jacob Hunt. Not only does Jacob selflessly donate a kidney to save her mother, but he also offers unwavering support and protection. Moved by his genuine love and devotion, Ophelia’s heart is rekindled, and after finally leaving her husband, she and Jacob begin a new life together, bound by love and trust.

On the wedding night, she was forcefully kissed by a stranger at the hospital. The next day, she discovered that the stranger was actually her husband. What's more surprising, her husband didn't recognize her and wanted a divorce.

Nicole Portman was a long-suffering housewife for 20 years. Physical and verbal abuse? Her husband gave it in spades. Dismissive apathy? Her son's a master at it. But everything changed when her husband chased her out of the house one day. Christina Nolan, a director with a vision, discovered Nicole and decided to cast her in a movie! Just like that, the housewife turned into an overnight sensation! Is this Nicole's first taste of freedom in her life? But more twists and turns await Nicole... and some are more chalenging than others.

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!

A group of friends meet at a high school ten years later. They were once an inseparable group with one of them secretly out to get them and ruin their lives. Max, one of their friend, drowns under mysterious circumstances but the police rule it out as an accident. They soon find out that that is not so when a video tape from the night resurfaces. Lies and betrayal drive this drama when one of the group members, Sophia Wise, turns out to be the villain. She works with Max’s sister, Vanessa Richardson, in the pretence that she is trying to help her find the truth about what happened to her brother. But things spiral out of control when Max’s death isn’t the only thing they investigate. As the secrets hang on faded threads, the group must decide if the path they are on is worth following. Times get tough and times but the group adamantly stay on track. Will they finally make it out alive, or will the truth make them run and hide?

After a tragic car accident, the chairman of a powerful corporation lost his memory while saving an orphaned girl. Separated from his family, he adopted the girl and lived as a humble laborer. Eighteen years later, the adopted daughter, eager to marry into a wealthy family, turned her back on the man who raised her, severing their father-daughter relationship, unaware that her adoptive father is actually the long-lost chairman the corporation has been desperately searching for all these years.

ReelShort invites all visionary creators to showcase their storytelling brilliance in the most anticipated short drama contest of the year. Whether it's romance, suspense, a ReelShort fan adaptation, or something entirely original - turn your talent into impact! Our very own Sarah Moliski and Luke Charles Stafford show you how to reimagine iconic ReelShort series with your own unique creative lens. Follow along, grab your wig, and enter the contest today!

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

This is a new spin on the vertical Never Reject a Wolf Princess! The Drama! The lore! The love! Oh my...*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Trust is the deadliest current.*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

I thought of executing an idea which is common in todays daily life. ChatGpt is a addiction nowadays which is affecting the psychological wire of people who used to take knowledge as their power. People used to stay knowledge is the king but now it feels like its just on click away, and us we are becoming empty inside.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest