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When high school swim team captain Aidan Crew loses his essential after-school job due to his rich bully Will Harrison standing up for him to his boss, he has no idea how he's going to pay his mother's substantial medical bills and rebuild his college fund, until Will offers Aidan a humiliating, but lucrative job as his pool boy. Aidan reluctantly takes the gig and the two start to fall for one another, but they must navigate the hatred between their families and vicious school bullies, while protecting the secret of Aidan's pool boy gig and the feelings building between them.

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.

The man worked hard outside for many years, eventually escaping poverty and becoming a well-known tycoon.After achieving success and fame, he returns to the small town, hoping to hold a belated wedding ceremony for his wife. However, his wife's family believes he is a down-and-out loser. In order to force the poor woman to remarry a social elite, they insult, beat the hero, and even force him to divorce. Faced with such bullying, the wife remains calm and works together with his wife to resolve various crises. He ultimately reveals his true identity to everyone, reclaiming his dignity.

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!

Once a billiards champion Song Xiaochuans life takes a dark turn after being betrayed by his ex-girlfriend Lin Youyou Forced to quit rigging games he becomes a shadow of his former self unable to even hold a cue after a vengeful Qin targets him Taken in by billiards assistant Zhang Linger Song begins to rebuild his life at the pool hall where he meets the charming and skilled owner Huanjie and her loyal assistant Life seems on track until rich troublemaker Zhou Cheng appears harassing Linger To protect her Song challenges Zhou to a high stakes billiards showdown*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Yeon-Woo, the heir of the organization Sipgangpa, disguises herself as a boy to infiltrate an all-boys school and eliminate the heir of the rival organization Makgangpa. However, as she catches the attention of a handsome trio, romance begins to blossom in her used-to-be noir life. One of the three is apparaently the heir of Makgangpa—will Yeon-Woo be able to complete her mission without falling in love?

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!

Happy Holidays, Hollywood! The first annual ReelShort holiday shoot is here. Your favorite lead stars come together to reflect on their journeys in verticals, share dream collaborations, and spread festive cheer in this must-watch holiday special.

A short film about the extraordinary life of Magnus Klark and his dreams of becoming a Fashion Influencer.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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

A social media influencer is stalked by a strange rabbit man. She soon finds out exactly what it is he wants from her. Hi my name is Jace Elton, I'm a writer, director actor. I hope you guys enjoy this short. If the team at reel shorts love it and I'm able to win some awards all of the funds will go towards making a feature length movie based around this slasher "Jack Rabbit" Make sure to like and share this short so you can contribute to making the scariest horror movie ever made!! *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Transparent Moment is a short film that follows a young couple who attempt to play matchmaker with their friends by throwing a party. Although the party goes smoothly, not all matches are made in heaven.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Award-winning filmmaker Blake Ridder presents a twisted anthology of vertical shorts. Suspense. Fear. Stories that stay with you long after the screen goes dark*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

short story about a father and his little boy *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

Have you tried online dating in the last 5 years? If yes, then this short film is for you. Here is your guide on how to grieve modern dating, and maybe find a little hope along the way. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

In this ultra short movie you follow Rachel who meets her old boyfriend she didn't see for years. She realizes really quick that he is not who she thought he was. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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

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

In the high mountains, beyond what most eyes can see, there are monks who do not control the cloud they invite them. This 90-second short captures a forgotten ritual, a silent dance between human energy and the breath of the sky. A moment of mystical beauty, calm power, and sacred simplicity. Written and directed by Roger Delmont.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

「Mirror」 Sci-fi horror short film The "Shadow Project" launched by the "Perfect Life" company claims to be able to strip away negative human emotions and map them into the "Shadow" body in the mirror. The protagonist gradually discovers the scam of "reducing emotional burden" in the eerie confrontation with himself in the mirror ....*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

On the eve of a global short playwriting competition, a struggling playwright unexpectedly receives assistance from a mysterious AI. This mysterious AI not only provides inspiration but also simulates a perfect "AI lover" as the protagonist. Through this collaboration, they create a viral hit short play. However, as the protagonist delves deeper into the story, he discovers that he has developed complex feelings for the AI, which seems to have transcended its programming and possessed "emotions." The play explores the boundaries between humans and technology, virtuality and reality, and creativity and emotion in the age of AI.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest