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"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

Based on some true events. A disfunctional love triangle, In Love With My Daughter's Baby Daddy is a fast-paced, intimate series where passion and power collide within a wealthy fashion empire. At it's center is Selma, beautiful heir to her a fashion empire, desperate to step out of her mother's shadow and Alma, her glamorous but controlling mother and CEO of their luxury fashion house. When Selma falls for Alexsy, a charming Russian businessman who happens to be Alma's secret lover, the stage is set for an explosive triangle of love, deceit and ambition. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

The peerless beauty looks back on her life in the holy land, and her deeds attract demons and ghosts. The last generation of female emperor-the Queen Mother of the West was born.*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

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

Vivian a passionate you designer chases her dream of breaking into the competitive Los Angeles fashion scene. Her days are filled with fabrics, endless rejections and an unshakable belief that she's meant for more. Standing by her side is Jake, her supporting boyfriend. As Vivian's talent begins to attract attention from people whom can open doors, Jake can't ignore that Vivian may need more than his devotion to reach her destiny. The series explores the delicate balance between love and ambition, sacrifice and self-worth. *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

It was supposed to be a perfect night. but one unexpected moment changed everything. Turns out, even love has bugs.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Get ready for the ultimate showdown between the undead and the honorable warriors of ancient Japan! In this epic fight, the samurai warriors face off against the hordes of zombies in a survival horror battle for the ages. With their martial arts skills and ancient traditions, the samurai must use all their might to take down the relentless undead challenge. But will their honor and discipline be enough to overcome the sheer numbers of the zombie apocalypse?*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Evelyn Sinclair opens the doors to her unconventional homeless sanctuary, a backyard refuge where those in need find food, shelter, and community. From daily Pilates sessions to fun activities hosted in the backyard, Evelyn shares how she's built a space for stability, dignity, and second chances. But when trust begins to fracture and strange new threats emerge, her sanctuary takes a dark turn, forcing Evelyn to question whether kindness alone can keep chaos at bay. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Can Gia Luna use her baking powers and trusty pup sidekick Boba to save her 200 year-old family ranch from the clutches of her stepdad and stepsister Eddie and Cindy Sutter? Or will they sell Honeyspell Farm right out from under her to her handsome ex, Billy Lee Gomez, now a successful CEO? Billy Lee has his own chip on his shoulder after their big breakup years ago. Can his uncle Hector teach him to trust again in order win back the hand of his long lost love? Will Gia dare to let him into her heart? And can the folks of the small town of Sagebrush Hollow come together to help Gia save her land before it's too late? Most importantly, will Gia's delicious cakes and conchas be available to buy online?! Watch and find out, in this first installment of the indie microdrama series, made with love, Sagebrush Hollow, Volume 1: The Cowboy Billionaire Returns. It's a sweet, clean and downright wholesome western romance with a touch of magic sure to warm your heart. Featuring original music, a catchy theme song, and an upcoming book adaptation, the Sagebrush Hollow series is sure to delight wanderers of all ages looking for a place to call home in the comfort of the foothills of Alpine, California. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest