nick ritacco short films Movies & TV Series

When a tragic accident cuts her father's life short, Aurora Sullivan is determined to follow his legacy onto the open road. But her dream hits a roadblock: a corrupt, sexist boss who'll do anything to stop her, and a mother paralyzed by fear of losing another loved one. Refusing to be sidelined, Aurora builds her own team. Together, they'll battle treacherous highways and ruthless rivals to prove that on the road to a new future, the only thing that matters is who's holding the wheel.

On her 7th anniversary with her boyfriend, aspiring filmmaker Sia plans a surprise celebration, only to catch him cheating. Reflecting on her past, she sees a pattern of love and betrayal. In the aftermath, three men seek her forgiveness: Woo-jin, her long-time friend and secret admirer; Min-seong, a film company rep she drunkenly kissed; and her unfaithful boyfriend, who won’t let go. As Sia struggles to find love and follow her dreams, a shocking truth surfaces: the man she kissed that night wasn’t Min-seong but Woo-jin. Can she overcome the chaos and discover her true feelings?

After divorcing his ex-wife, he never got involved with any other woman. He refused to acknowledge that he had once loved her. However, upon reuniting, he realized that, both physically and emotionally, his true love was his ex-wife, not his first love.

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!

This is an original ReelShort Fan Adaptation of the world famous ReelShort Film "The Alpha King and his Virgin Bride!" Here is our unique creative point of view of this popular werewolf love story...*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Love is like a car accident. Summer first met Kim Geun on a midsummer crosswalk when he heroically saved a child in the street, rushing late for school. That day, Geun handed her a discarded composition notebook and said, ""Your lyrics are amazing! You have real talent."" With his bright smile, Summer's long-hidden first love began. Years later, now a famous singer-songwriter, Summer falls into a slump and visits the university Geun attends. While avoiding attention, she impulsively asks him to film her music video. As they navigate the precarious line of friendship, will Summer finally confess the feelings she has cherished for years?

Genius prop master Elias Rivers has a secret system that builds real tech disguised as movie props. A space elevator, a nuclear-powered carrier, a mecha suit to rescue the girl he loves. What starts as filming a movie becomes a technological revolution that rewrites the fate of an entire nation.

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

"The Vanishing Light" tells the story of a pair of intellectuals in the early Republic of China who break free from feudal constraints and fall into a free love relationship. However, their ideal happiness gradually falls into the confusion of reality after marriage, and their love eventually fades amidst tedium, anxiety, and poverty. This series divides the into four parts: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The film is dialogue-free, using visual language to tell the story and leave room for imagination.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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

For centuries, mankind believed that giants were nothing more than ancient myths. Until a forgotten island was found. In this cinematic micro series, a team of explorers uncovers the remains of colossal beings, only to realize some of them are still alive. From awe to terror, the journey turns into a desperate fight for survival as the forgotten titans awaken and humanity faces the fury of legends. Told in 10 short episodes, The Giants is a dark sci-fi saga of discovery, extinction, and one final survivor who refuses to fall. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest