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The Eliza Effect is a near-future sci fi story told in under a minute. It follows Eliza, a woman drawn into obsession with a lifelike AI companion named Lucien. What begins as gossip between friends at a nightclub takes a darker turn as jealousy and control slip into the open. This short film combines romance, mystery, and a touch of Hitchcock-style tension.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Three women who have been friends since childhood are enjoying their monthly dinner party when one announces to the other two, "Together we make up the perfect woman -- you're the brains, you're the personality, and I'M the beauty!" The others are devastated. How could she say such a thing? Think "Sex and the City" vibes with more self-discovery and less shoe-shopping. Starring Ellie Gerber ("Not Another Not Another Movie"), Lily Rains, and Najarra Townsend ("Contracted"), produced by Dawn Jacobs, music by Rob Casal, and written and directed by Emmett Loverde.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Oliver is forced to abandon his dreams to work as a gardener at the Bosco family estate. There, he meets Fabián, the heir to the family fortune. A romance begins to blossom between them, but it is violently interrupted by Violet, a frustrated actress who is after Fabians wealth.*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

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

A poor man buys a locally made robot burdened with deep social issues.*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

A tired warehouse worker wakes to his phone alarm on a dark, stormy morning. Rain pounds the window as he struggles to get out of bed. His coworker texts that the sick time policy just changed, then asks if he is coming in. The worker replies, "Nah, you are good without me," and gets a simple "Bruh" back. In his mind, the warehouse is falling apart. Conveyor belts jam, boxes crash to the floor, shelves collapse, and water drips from the ceiling. It is chaos. Then he blinks and it is gone. The warehouse is fine, coworkers are working, and nothing is wrong. The destruction was only a daydream to break up the monotony of the day. A quick, relatable story about burnout, quiet acts of rebellion, and the humor in imagining the place collapsing without you.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Salido in Spanish can either mean to Leave or to find an exit. Or it can be slang for a "Horny male". Either way, both definitions collide for Tomas Chacon, who at nearly forty is getting burnt out from his life asa private underground erotic dancer. Though the money is good and the women plentiful, he also deals with the loneliness that comes with his lifestyle. As he rips off each layer of clothing, Tomas tries to forget. As me makes each of the ladies at the private house parties caress every inch of his nearly naked body, he thinks about the future and what his goals are. He looks like he's enjoyimg every moment, but internally he's just thinking about the day when he will be able to hang up his thong indefinitely. Tomas got into erotic dancing to pay for law school thinking that this would be a temporary means to his goal of passing the Bar. But much to his chagrin, he's taken and failed three times. He's preparing to take it once more with hopes he will pass but there is no guarantee, as he is trying to balance the many obstacles in his life. On top of his hustle, he must also deal with his very conservative Mexica family's disapproval of his lifestyle and his baby's mother, Karlas drama. Luckily his best friend and co-workers help him relax weekly as they bond over their crazy work antics and stories with too many drinks and food from their favorite taco truck. When he meets a fellow dancer, London, she opens his eyes up to not only love, but what a future could look like once he officially makes his exit. But it will not come easy as the money he receives from the private parties he works, and with the allure of being a lawyer gets further into the distance, can his motivations stay solid.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

In a sun-scorched desert where the law is as relentless as the heat, a lone biker known only as The Nomad rides the empty highways, trailed by the shadow of a vulture. Passing through hostile towns and tense standoffs, his journey seems aimless until a single bullet reveals his true purpose*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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