realshort drama Movies & TV Series

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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...

Adrian, unhappy with his family's arranged marriage plans, hires Chloe, a spirited pig butcher, to be his contract bride. Chloe accepts the role for financial gain, skillfully navigating challenges and adversaries. As they grow closer, hidden truths about Adrian's past and Chloe's true identity emerge. Amidst the revelations, they find themselves falling in love, their destinies intertwined by fate.

Six years ago, Regina chose to break up with her boyfriend Julian to avoid hindering his promising military career due to her overwhelming debt. Six years later, they reunite in a foreign land, Julian is now a commanding officer, while Regina is a single mother. Their chemistry reignites, but their bonding faces uncertainties of their class differences and pressure from people around them. This time, will they find their way back to love again?

Two major forces in verticals finally collide. Jen Cooper of Vertical Drama Love joins Nicole Mattox for an intimate conversation on the state of verticals. From where the industry is headed to what audiences are really craving, nothing is off-limits. It’s an unfiltered deep dive into the conversations creators, actors, and fans have been waiting for.

By day, Brooklyn is a broke college student from the trailer park. But online, she’s Echo—a fearless gamer gunning for the $50,000 Blackgrove Reign tournament prize, her one shot at freedom. To win, she has to dethrone Thorne, the reigning champion. What she doesn’t know? Thorne is really Ethan—the hot, cocky frat king who also happens to be her TA… and her best friend’s older brother. After they butt heads in real life, Ethan discovers Brooklyn is Echo and enters the game to toy with her—only to find himself drawn to her skill, fire, and spirit. Online, they become unstoppable partners. Offline, they’re bitter rivals. When will Brooklyn realize Ethan is Thorne, and can these sworn enemies stop fighting long enough to see they’re perfect for each other?