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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.

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!

Award-winning top singer Josie accidentally becomes the wife of the Governor, Jace Gordon, in a drama? First, she needs a divorce. Second, she needs to teach that thief of a stepsister a good lesson. And third, the top singer still got it! She's totally not falling in love with Jace while investigating the death of her mother. But in the face of the scars and pains of their homeland, will the two stand up for their faith?

Elise Gray was called to serve her country the day of her wedding, developing cutting edge fighter jets for the military. She was also able to use found Lockheed Gray, the world's biggest aerospace and military defense contractor, becoming the richest billionaire in the world. Four years later, she goes home to her husband Cato to give him the wedding they never had, hiding her identity in order to give him the surprise wedding of his dreams. However, when she returns to her small-town she finds trouble - Beatrice has been relentlessly pursuing Cato, plotting to destroy their marriage. Cato's family, especially his mother Stacy, are also trying to push Elise to divorce Cato so he can marry Beatrice, resorting to humiliating her to get their way. Cato's loyalty and earnest love for Elise gives her strength to fight back till the end. Elise won't back down - no matter the cost, she'll defend her marriage and take back her dignity.

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.

Adela Taylor, a daughter of a noble family, joined the army in her brother's name to secure the family's Duke title. She achieved unparalleled success, but upon returning victorious, her brother stole her glory. She was forced into marriage, and her brother killed her. She unexpectedly was reborn as a princess. Then she started her journey of revenge...

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...

Leila Reid, a local bookstore owner, promised her dying grandpa she’d marry and have kids. It all falls apart when her husband, Eric, cheats on her on their wedding day. In desperation to fulfill her promise, she sleeps with a callboy named Mark, unaware that he's actually Matthew Callaway, a billionaire hotel conglomerate, Eric’s long-term friend…and her business nemesis. Throughout the day, they clash as adversaries, but at night, they find solace in each other's arms. As Leila navigates loss and hardships in life, her feelings for Mark and Matthew grow complicated. When his double identity is finally revealed, Mark/Matthew is faced with the greatest challenge of his life: make Leila Reid fall in love with him, twice.

When Chloe's first day of camp, her nemesis Morgan reveals that she's a virgin to all of the other counselors, and the guys at camp compete to see who takes Chloe's V-Card. But when she's saved by bad boy counselor Asher, she meets the first person who gets her to let her guard down. Can Chloe and Asher's relationship a summer of crazy campers, wild bonfires, and a hoard of counselors who want to tear their relationship apart?

After losing her family and her pack, pre-med student, Yara, wants to leave the wolf world behind and live as a normal college girl. But when she stumbles across Alpha Warren, a strong, sexy pack leader and saves his life, he’s hellbent on proving to her she belongs at his side. Convinced they’re fated mates, Warren takes Yara back to his pack to make her queen. When he crowns her pack doctor, Yara goes from shy student to leading Luna, and slowly falls for the Alpha who loves her as she is.

She took her sister to visit a close friend, only to be betrayed and sold to local criminals. They were brutally abused, and their parents were killed trying to rescue them. This planted the seed of revenge in her. Meeting a former Phoenix who saw her own struggles in her, she became a disciple. She then rose as the new female warrior of the dark underworld, dismantling the criminal syndicate and rescuing her sister.

When Jane visits the hospital for an allergy, she falls for the handsome doctor, Henry Darcy, at first sight. Gathering her courage, Jane asks for his contact information, only to be coldly rejected multiple times. Undeterred, Jane crafts a plan to win his heart. A sweet romance unfolds between a determined ballerina and a reserved doctor.

After years of devotedly caring for her family, she was met with relentless ingratitude from her husband and son—who even brazenly vowed to form a "real family" with a glamorous actress. Heartbroken by their betrayal, fate intervened when she saved the life of an influential industry titan during a medical emergency. As a skilled doctor, she earned both his admiration and steadfast support, emboldening her to divorce her toxic marriage. Guided by the mogul’s mentorship, she reclaimed her identity and blossomed into her own spotlight: excelling in her medical career, radiating confidence, and crafting a life of purpose. Meanwhile, the delusional father-son duo, who’d believed their fantasy would thrive, soon drowned in regret—one desperately chasing redemption as a son, the other pleading for a second chance as a husband, both left to mourn the irreplaceable woman they’d taken for granted.

The heroine is a perfect housewife, yet she is despised by her husband. After discovering she has cancer, she resolutely decides to divorce him. During her treatment, she meets the hero, a doctor. They quickly fall in love, and her health gradually improves. Her ex-husband realizes his love for her after she leaves, but the heroine will never love him again.

Once an heir to a wealthy family, a genius boy went missing and was picked up by another family, where he was forced into servitude and endured abuse. However, his four powerful aunts—each a legend in her field, from a warrior to a movie star, a divine doctor, and a business mogul—found him and showered him with love, exposing the fake heir and turning the tables!

After being transported into a novel, the heroine survives as a "misfortune absorber," saving the unlucky hero from an accident, only for him to think she's a schemer. She juggles multiple jobs to absorb bad luck, uses her healing skills to win over his grandfather, and fend off his doubts. She also sparks a chaotic, love-hate romance with the very man who won't trust her.

A disgraced heir from an elite family hides his identity while working at a rival conglomerate. Branded as incompetent, he is chosen as a fake fiancé by the company's ice-cold CEO to deflect her family’s pressure. Unbeknownst to all, he is a legendary figure—a shadow monarch of the underworld, a mercenary king, and a revered healer. At a patriarch’s birthday celebration, his modest gift is mocked until a revered antiquities expert reveals it as a priceless national treasure. He exposes the fraudulence of other heirs’ lavish offerings, humiliating the scheming family. Meanwhile, his own father arrives with an arranged bride, tightening the web of deception. When the family obsesses over securing invitations to an exclusive state banquet honoring the mysterious "Dragon King," he casually claims he can obtain ten passes. Skepticism turns to shock when a high-ranking envoy delivers them personally, confirming his unimaginable power. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, his true identity threatens to overturn every lie—and rewrite the rules of the game.

Ever wondered what your favorite ReelShort stars are like when the cameras are off? In this episode, Rachel Bencosme gets REEL personal with Seth Edeen and Nicole Mattox. Tune in as they give us the inside scoop on fans, dating, pet peeves, and the red flags they just can’t ignore. Buckle up for some candid confessions. You’ll never look at them the same way again!

This week, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the tiny stars of ReelShort, April Korovichenko from Mommy Don’t Cry Daddy Is Sorry, and Maxwell Maydaniuk, the ultimate matchmaker in Mommy I Got You a Date. But they didn't come alone! Their superstar moms are in the studio too for a feel-good episode about Hollywood and home life. We talk about what it’s really like raising rising stars, the BTS fun of child actor, and playing some hilarious games that may or may not reveal who’s the star in the family.

We’re giving thanks with the dynamic duo, Sarah Moliski and Aaron Oberst! Join them as they catch up over a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, share what they’re grateful for, and reminisce about their time working together on Her Double, His Trouble. They even unwrap some special gifts from Laifen. Tune in. You might just win 100 coins to watch even more on the ReelShort app!

ReelShort invites all visionary creators to showcase their storytelling brilliance in the most anticipated short drama contest of the year. Whether it's romance, suspense, a ReelShort fan adaptation, or something entirely original - turn your talent into impact! Our very own Sarah Moliski and Luke Charles Stafford show you how to reimagine iconic ReelShort series with your own unique creative lens. Follow along, grab your wig, and enter the contest today!

Ever wonder who’s responsible for bringing your favorite stars to the big screen? Our incredible Casting Directors pull back the curtain on the world of casting. They share what they look for in fresh talent, their wildest audition stories, and advice on how to thrive as an actor.

Strap in for a wild ride with the one and only Luke Charles Stafford! In this episode, Luke takes us on an unforgettable journey from the heart of the Midwest to the bright lights of Hollywood. Get ready to hear stories he’s never shared before, as he opens up about his personal experiences and the road less traveled. We also switch gears with a fun and unpredictable game, testing Luke’s knowledge of his ReelShort shows.

OG ReelShort stars Autumn Noel and Kasey Esser are back and better than ever! The duo reunites on screen in this episode, rekindling their chemistry. Watch them react to their latest show, Hillbilly Girlie Marries a Billionaire, and spill all the behind the scenes tea about working together again. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of those steamy on-screen moments? Especially in the world of vertical dramas? Renowned intimacy coordinator Olivia Ku joins ReelShort star Tess Dinerstein, known for her bold performances in Surrender to My Professor and How to Tame a Silver Fox, for a candid conversation about the art and logistics of choreographing intimacy. Tess opens up about what empowers her in these daring roles, how she protects her boundaries, and what it takes to bring your favorite romance stories to life. All with safety, trust, and consent.

In this must-see episode, Meg Bush and Jesse Morales tell us all about their new show 'Baby Trapped by the Billionaire', including their reactions to never-before-seen footage! From sizzling steamy scenes to revealing what it's really like to film those intimate moments together, they go all-in on the drama. But that's not all—brace yourself for jaw-dropping revelations as they showcase some impressive hidden talents that you definitely didn’t see coming. Laugh, cheer, and maybe even fan yourself as they pull back the curtain on their real lives.

A man repeatedly sits on the same chair, each time more weary than before, until it becomes clear that life itself is wasted in the cycle of repeating the same mistakes.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

The stars of Miss You After Goodbye are back and bringing the laughs on this episode of ReelTalk! Haley Lohrli talks all about her bold new role while Ben and Josh spill about their own unforgettable characters. Just when you think it can’t get any better, the trio face off in an improv game and a lightning round of ReelFast questions. Chaos, giggles, and roasts guaranteed!

Childhood and high school crush vibes, college awkwardness, and the kind of comedy that makes you say "same." Watch every episode of "She's Out of His Mind" -- and keep your eyes open for actors Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Amanda Noret from TV's "Veronica Mars."*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Two Afro-American high school boys get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time by the police. Although they escape, their freedom does not last very long. Featuring the voice of Oscar-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown!*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Cracks in reality begin to form as an actor obsesses over his audition tape.*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