reel short dramas Movies & TV Series

High Rise is a dramatic and comedic look into the lives of diverse neighbors living in a luxury Atlanta high rise. The series explores themes of power, money, seduction, love, deception, and heartbreak as friendships fail and drama "elevates". *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

ReelTalk Backstage is back and reloaded for the action-packed new series American Sniper: The Last Round. Join Marc Herrmann, Jesse Morales, and Aaron Russell as they take you behind the scenes for explosive moments you won’t find anywhere else. Find out their super powers and maybe even some first impressions of each other!

Faced with just three months to live, the once meek Joanna undergoes a bold transformation. She exposes her colleagues' dark secrets, cuts off her toxic parents, and ditches her cheating fiancé. In a whirlwind of liberation, she finally meets her true love—only to find it's too late...

Trapped in the Summer Heat is a 54-episode English short drama of family ethics & realistic tragedy. Set in extreme summer heat, it tells a heartbreaking story that 5-year-old Lily is locked in a scorching car by her father Ryan for hours, because Ryan chooses to stay with his mistress Sienna and her son Miles. Lily eventually dies of heatstroke. Her mother Marin frantically searches for her daughter, confronts her husband’s coldness and betrayal, and ushers in a broken ending and cruel truth. The drama focuses on three realistic pain points: marriage betrayal, parental neglect, and fatal danger of leaving kids in hot cars, with high emotional tension and dense conflicts, which is a realistic short drama with strong warning significance and payment appeal.

In this episode, host Sarah Moliski continues her conversation with the talented actor and musician Luke Charles Stafford. Luke opens up about his journey as an artist, sharing the intricacies of his creative process and what fuels his passion for music. He also gives us a special treat! In a captivating, impromptu performance, he takes his saxophone and serenades Sarah with his soulful sound. Tune in for a soulful conversation about Luke’s musical side!

She sells illegal fireworks. He runs the underworld. When she mows down his assassins with a minigun, he repays her by canceling her arranged marriage—to his own nephew—and claiming her for himself.

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

Nancy Morgan had it all—wealth, status, the perfect life. But when her boyfriend Hank was left deaf and mute after a terrible accident, she gave everything up. Defying her father, Zack Morgan, she ran away from home, pretended to be muted herself just to stay by Hank’s side. For three long years, she worked odd jobs, scrimped and saved, all to pay for his treatments. Then, the unthinkable happened—Hank recovered. But instead of gratitude, he was ashamed of his past, and ashamed of Nancy playing the "poor mute girl." He started chasing after Yana, a woman who only wanted him for his newfound charm, while pushing Nancy away with cruel words and cold shoulders. Finally, enough was enough. Broken but not defeated, Nancy walked away. She returned to her family, moved abroad, and slowly rebuilt her life. And there, she found something unexpected—real love with Noah Vince, a man who cherished her for who she truly was. No disguises, no sacrifices. Just happiness, the way it was always meant to be.

He vanished for 7 years. She never gave up hope. Now, the Celestial Emperor is back! Ye Chen returns from the immortal realm to a shocking truth: his fiancée Xia Chaoge not only waited for him but also raised their daughter alone. As danger threatens her company, he will use his incredible power to protect his newfound family and build an empire. A new life awaits.*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

"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