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Wyatt, once known as Hades, the man who whipped the infamous No-Escape Prison into shape, returns to the city to uncover the truth behind his family's murder. Backed by seven formidable sworn sisters from every corner of power and influence, he cuts through criminal empires, crushes old enemies, and protects what's his. As the underworld collapses in his wake, Wyatt moves closer to the truth of his past and the reckoning that awaits.

This is a pitch for a pilot about a man forced into a life he doesn't want to be a part of. The only way to get the life back that he once had is to take down the very man who forced him into this life. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Four years ago, she walked into a hotel room to catch her fiancé cheating, only to stumble upon a drugged and injured stranger targeted for assassination. That night, their fates became entwined. She gave birth to twins, but was told one of the babies was stillborn—unaware it was all part of her sister's cruel scheme. Now, four years later, she reluctantly agrees to a blind date with that very same man, and the unexpected happens: she asks him to take care of her son, while he, in need of a wife, proposes a deal. They quickly marry. But things take a dark turn when her ex-fiancé kidnaps her son, only to mistakenly abduct the man’s child instead. Amid the chaos, the two twins are swapped, leading to a series of shocking and dangerous twists that will change their lives forever.

Penelope loves chaos, Kate craves control, and together they navigate the wild ride of adult life. From flirting to freedom, betrayals to bad decisions and a few fucks in between, they start to realise that maybe things really are, THAT DEEP. Not That Deep is a sharp, unfiltered series following two best friends as they navigate the mess of modern adulthood. One impulsive decision, overshared text, and unexpected breakthrough at a time. Across hookups, heartbreaks, and healing hangovers, the series dives headfirst into themes of identity, intimacy, and independence, proving that beneath every I'm fine is something much deeper. With biting humour and heartfelt moments, Not That Deep reflects a generation that is learning to feel everything while pretending to feel nothing. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Devin’s skin is freaking out. His dream internship starts Monday, but HR keeps asking for a profile pic he’s not ready to send. Desperate for a fix, he's hypnotized a viral ad, and he blows his allowance on a face mask that promises confidence in a pouch. With his brother hovering and his best friend crashing on the couch, Devin’s one bad selfie away from imploding.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Tina Judd, the only daughter of Lia Judd, grows up pampered. She eventually marries Zac Bane. Lia, battling cancer, reluctantly lets her go. Years into the marriage, Tina’s life is far from ideal. Zac is unreliable, and Tina, now a mother, silently carries the burden of a failing relationship. At her baby’s one-month party, Tina expects Lia to come. Instead, she receives the news of her mother's death. Heartbroken, Tina argues with the Bane family and begins to question her marriage. To her surprise, Lia reappears. When she sees Tina’s pain, she scolds Zac for breaking his promise. Though she hopes they can fix things, the damage is deep. In the end, Tina chooses to leave. She wants to rediscover herself, and Lia stands by her. Zac, full of regret, promises to change, hoping she’ll return one day.

ReelTalk is hitting the streets with hot seat questions! Host Sarah Moliski and vertical star Jeff Lawless take over the Santa Monica Pier, racing to interview as many people as possible while convincing them to download the ReelShort app. From asking if you would date your professor to whether it’s a red flag to discover your boyfriend’s a werewolf, nothing is off limits. Tune in for an episode packed with laughs, competition, and fun in the sun!

The strongest genius of the celestial realm, after being betrayed and killed by a close friend during a treasure hunt, is reborn 500 years in the past. Now, he finds himself imprisoned for his wife's sake. Upon his release, she rejects him and files for divorce. However, his formidable strength soon captures the attention of the business queen of Haicheng, who is drawn to him.

She was abducted by human traffickers as a child, and when she grew up, she was betrayed by a scumbag who cheated on her. She thought her life was doomed, but one day, her wealthy uncle shows up, offering her the chance to return home and inherit a fortune worth billions.

SANTOS The Book of Alina is a modern supernatural drama about inheritance identity and power. It follows a young woman pulled between family faith and the unseen world that has been waiting for her to wake up. When Alina Montes unexpectedly inherits her family's Botanica she steps into a legacy she never asked for and cannot escape. The Botanica is more than a spiritual shop. It breathes. It hums. It remembers. It is a place where prayers and secrets mix where energy shifts the air and where the line between the living and the dead is always thin. Her mother a polished politician and devoted believer sees the Botanica as a danger to her reputation and career. To her faith is something to control not something to live. Alina's cousin sees the Botanica differently. Beautiful ambitious and ruthless she believes it belongs to her. She is willing to turn family into an enemy to get it. Alina finds herself standing between two women who both want to decide who she is. But the Botanica has its own plans. Her closest friends are the only people she can trust. Mateo can see and hear spirits that move through the city voices that echo from the past into the present. Tesen can sense things before they happen reading energy and danger in the space around her like instinct. Together they uncover that the Botanica is not just Alina's inheritance. It is a gate to something ancient powerful and alive. As Alina starts to unlock her connection to this power she learns the truth about her bloodline. She is a Santera part of a tradition her mother worked her entire life to bury. The realization forces Alina to choose between the world she grew up in and the one that calls to her through the walls of the Botanica. Then Michael enters her life. A journalist with a camera a story and his own secrets. He is drawn to Alina but his curiosity runs deeper than attraction. He is looking for something hidden in her world and his obsession might destroy them both. The first fourteen episodes follow Alina's awakening as she begins to see what others cannot. The more she learns about the Botanica the more she realizes her family has been protecting something far greater than money or legacy. Each episode peels back another layer of who she is revealing a woman caught between love and danger tradition and rebellion faith and freedom. SANTOS The Book of Alina is emotional bold and visually charged. It blends the raw honesty of Euphoria the intensity and danger of Queen of the South and the dark wonder of Pans Labyrinth. It is a story about power survival and the cost of remembering who you are. In this world candles burn like warnings saints and spirits walk side by side and the past never stays buried. The Botanica becomes Alina's battlefield and her sanctuary. It is where she faces the truth about her family her own reflection and the power she carries in her blood. But this is just the beginning. The first fourteen episodes tell the story of her awakening. Beyond them lies a fifty episode saga that explores how far Alina will go to protect what is hers how deep the roots of her power run and what happens when a generation that was told to forget finally decides to remember. SANTOS The Book of Alina is a story of legacy and rebirth. A world where magic hides in plain sight where faith can be dangerous and where one woman's awakening can change everything. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Ivory finds herself coerced into a contract marriage with Wayne. She feigns compliance but attempts to escape, only to be personally caught by Wayne. Betrayal, ex begging her back, and family drama. This marriage born of convenience teeters on the brink of either a grand wedding or a dramatic divorce.