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In her previous life, she was a highly successful actress but was conspired against by her boyfriend and best friend. Not only did she lose her family and home, but she was also driven to the brink of despair. However, fate granted her a second chance, and she was reborn! In her new life, she focuses all her energy on her career and seizes the opportunity to seek revenge on the scumbag and the scheming woman.

On the eve of her execution, Marie Antoinette looks back on her life and wishes for a second chance. As the guillotine comes down, she wakes up in the modern day reality of failed actress Antonia Lavigne Fontaine, where she has another shot at righting the wrongs of the past and finding a love that endures through time…if the villains that haunt her don’t kill her first.

Years ago, a handsome rising star pursued the plus-sized Best Actress against societal norms, becoming a celebrated couple, but after achieving fame, he shockingly killed his wife and daughter, initially blaming a home invasion. Little did he know, his daughter has returned with a hidden identity, determined to avenge her mother and bring him to justice.

On the eve of her execution, Marie Antoinette looks back on her life and wishes for a second chance. As the guillotine comes down, she wakes up in the modern day reality of failed actress Antonia Lavigne Fontaine, where she has another shot at righting the wrongs of the past and finding a love that endures through time…if the villains that haunt her don’t kill her first.

CHIC MAMA DRAMA is a scripted comedy series about the behind-the-scenes of Anne Stedman making a talk show, running a fashion website, being an actress...all while being a mom. Somehow always sorting out the hot mess that's in front of her. Episode 1: When Anne arrives to pick up her Chic Mama Carpool guest, Laura Wasser she encounters a curious stranger and things begin to get a little too personal. Episode 2: Anne gets locked out of her house an hour before an important meeting. In an attempt to still make the meeting, she asks her judgemental neighbor for help. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Clyde enlists small time actress, Violet, to play the role of his long-lost sister, fulfilling his father's dying wish. Together, they face constant scrutiny and challenges from the antagonist. Living together , they inadvertently developed a forbidden romance. Determined to prove their taboo relationship, the antagonist sought to tarnish their reputation, leading Clyde's father to arrange Violet's marriage to another. In a desperate bid to reclaim their love, Clyde resolved to interrupt the wedding ceremony...

Three years ago, Jack Hawkins saved heiress Grace Christensen from an evil stalker, but when they reunite, a misunderstanding turns them into enemies. Now, with Grace's safety threatened again, her father hires Jack as her personal bodyguard. When they're forced to spend every second together, will they be able to resist each other?

Amelia Everhart has been a maid her whole life, until she realizes she’s the long-lost heiress of the Keller family, the most powerful family in LA. However, her evil-stepsister steals her identity and her 3 brothers kick her out. Now, she’s risen up from the ashes – and she vows to take her sweet sweet revenge.

Vivian comes home early to celebrate her son Noah's engagement party, but his fiancée Mia mistakes her as his mistress, resulting in Vivian's public shame and abuse. When Noah arrives and finds his mother missing, he quickly erupts in anger and vows to find his mother at all costs!

In a marathon of trumping identities, Lily must own her cheating ex, his mistress, their moms, her new royal suitor, the women after her true love, and finally, the dominant mother-in-law! Can Lily win them all?

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.

You just got dumped by your cheating husband who doesn’t realize you are actually British royalty! Your dad finds you 3 badass fiancés to show him up. But you only have 7 days to pick! Who do you choose? Or can you have all three?

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?

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...

Taken in as a ward of the Calvert family, Eva has always loved Declan Calvert, the boy who grew up as her protector. Nonverbal since birth, she struggles to express her feelings in a marriage built on duty—Declan only married her to honor his grandfather’s dying wish. Trapped in a toxic union, Eva endures Declan’s cruelty and his mistress Selene’s relentless schemes to drive her out. Despite it all, Eva clings to the hope that Declan might rediscover the love they once shared as children. Bound by silence, Eva must decide: fight for his heart or break free before it’s too late.

By chance, Tessa, an emergency room nurse, saved Victor, a dangerous and charming gang boss, but was strongly targeted by him. He was closing in on her, and she was running for her life—until fate tore away her last hope. Her brother was dying, and the sky-high medical bills were crushing her. Victor narrowed his cold eyes and said, ""Be my woman, and I'll save him."" She was forced to sign a marriage contract. She resisted his world but indulged in his protection and tenderness. When she found out that the mysterious man who saved her on the rainy night five years ago was actually him, the boundary between hate and love completely collapsed...

Fiance dumps you, wake up next morning next to a hot escort who might solve your problems.

A deaf heiress regains her hearing just in time to discover the people closest to her plotting against her. Keeping her recovery a secret, she plays a dangerous game of deception against those who believe her disability makes her weak. As she investigates suspicious events from her past, she must carefully navigate a web of betrayal while pretending not to hear the conspiracies unfolding around her in order to bring those who wronged her to justice.

Pampered real heiress Ellie is framed and sent to juvenile detention by her family. They believe she lives comfortably, unaware that under the fake daughter's orders, Ellie suffers brutal abuse. Three years later, she is released, broken inside, but still seen as spoiled. Only when her father beats her and her prosthetic falls off do they realize the truth...

Betty Bennett is a beautiful woman wanted by every rich man in Fraudensia. After all, she is the best escort for a high-end group of personnels. She is approached to murder Austin by his wife, Janice, who promises her a sizeable portion of Austin’s inheritance. However, the night of the murder turns out to be the beginning of the fight for her life. Frightened for her safety, she runs to her brother for help. Betty needs to find out what is really going on. Her stubborn nature won’t let her sit around and let everything fall into place. Terry learns that Janice was once his ex-lover. The end to their relationship was bitter with one almost killing the other. Determined to get revenge on Terry and his family, Janice is blind to how everything will eventually affect her. Betty learns the truth. Betty chases after Janice so she pays for ruining her life and reputation. Betty sets her trap, making sure that Janice never hurts anyone again. A murder, a cover up and a conspiracy story is what drives this series of the Mistress trap. Will Betty finally emerge on top? What secrets will be uncovered in this series?

In a previous life, heiress Emily was a genius in the hacker field. In a global competition, fake heiress Olivia accuses Emily of plagiarism, which totally destroys her reputation. Her family believes these false accusations and kicks Emily out of the house. In the end, she’s killed by fake heiress Olivia. In her second life, not only does Emily cut off her ties with her blind to the truth family, but she also gives Fake Heiress Olivia who was falsely accusing her of plagiarism a slap in the face.

In Thoman Estate two families—the affluent Kane's and the middle-class Sands —become close due to an unspoken bond they share. Ann Kane is married to Noah, a powerful businessman known for his shrewdness. Across town, Joan Sands is married to Mark, a kind but flawed artist who often feels overshadowed by his wife’s steady determination and grit being the breadwinner. Things become more tense when the Joan discover, Noah and Mark are having affairs with the same person Sandra. Ann learns this from her. At first, they each plan separate schemes to deal with their cheating spouses. However, after confiding in each other, the two women decide to work together to rein in the mistresses, whom they assume are different people. Joan realizes that her husband’s mistress, Sandra, has been encouraging him to treat her better, subtly building up his self-esteem. Intrigued by the positive influence Sandra has on Mark, Ann decides to hire Sandra to “tame” Noah and perhaps even bring him back to her. But things go awry when Ann and Joan discover that both of their husbands have been seeing Sandra...

When Amelia Monroe finds out that hoemcoming queens are dying at her family's academy, she poses as a student to investigate the cause. But she meets her match with Kristy Troy - the baddest bully at Monroe Academy. When they face off for homecoming queen - who will win? And will Amelia save her family's school?

Romantic and dreamy, Paty shares the joys and pains of her relationships with her online psychologist, transforming the sessions into an audiovisual production.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

She was a successful businesswoman with a perfect life—until her husband’s mistress, a live-streaming influencer, barged in with the “Anti-Mistress Alliance,” accusing her of being the homewrecker. Humiliated and enraged, she began to suspect her husband, who denied everything. As her best friend’s suspicious closeness to him came to light, betrayal surrounded her on all sides. With her husband and his mistresses plotting against her, she decided to fight back. How will this toxic marriage end?

Fiance dumps you, wake up next morning next to a hot escort who might solve your problems.

Diagnosed with terminal cancer and given three months to live, she starts taking revenge on those who hurt her. Then, a call from the doctor reveals it was a misdiagnosis!

Lucilia informs Ricardo that she's pregnant. She wants him to do the right thing: take responsibility for the child and marry her. Ricardo refuses. She begins to blackmail and put pressure on him, by sending him inappropriate messages and showing up at his house unannounced. Ricardo is furious but he doesn't know how to handle the situation. Will Ricardo find a way out of the mess? Will Lucilia force Ricardo to bend to her will or will she settle for Jeremy? How far is Jeremy willing to go to fight for his love?...

Lucilia is an average woman who lives a very mundane life, but she has a guilty pleasure, she is in love with her boss, Ricardo. Lucilia's boyfriend, Jeremy, becomes suspicious of her. One day he goes through her phone and finds hundreds of Ricardo's personal pictures and unsent love letters for him. Things get heated up. Her and Ricardo start having an affair under Jeremy's nose...

The daughter of the wealthiest family, hiding her identity, helped her boyfriend in the entertainment industry rise to stardom. However, after being scorned and divorced by the ungrateful man, she decided to take revenge by flash-marrying a random man. It turns out her new husband is the boss of the industry! Together, this power couple sets out to tear down her ex and expose the deceitful people around him.

In her past life, when the legitimate daughter Leah Bates became pregnant, Elara Bates was deceived into becoming her brother-in-law's concubine. Unbeknownst to her, Leah's childbirth marked the end of Elara's life. Given a second chance, Elara carefully orchestrates her rise, first winning over her brother-in-law's influential father to secure her role as Duchess. She then reclaims her rightful place in the Bates family, exacting vengeance on those who wronged her.

Vivian comes home early to celebrate her son Noah's engagement party, but his fiancée Mia mistakes her as his mistress, resulting in Vivian's public shame and abuse. When Noah arrives and finds his mother missing, he quickly learns that Mia's claims stemmed from a misunderstanding, and he manages to rescue the distressed Vivian. Everyone involved in abusing Vivian is questioned. Mia lies and claims she's pregnant with Noah's child. This prompts Noah and Vivian to demand a DNA test to confirm the baby is Noah's. Meanwhile, her efforts to charm Noah's grandmother, Catherine, backfire when Catherine uncovers that Mia has given her fake birthday gifts. Infuriated, Catherine declares that Mia cannot marry into the Harper family. In a desperate act, Mia plans to poison Vivian using tea but is asked to drink a cup before Vivian. When confronted, she blames her friend for her actions. The truth unfolds when the actual father of Mia's child arrives, unveiling her scheme. The villains are dragged away as the Harper family reunites across three generations.

Lucille Scott, secret heiress of Brookston's wealthiest family, must live in poverty for 20 years to break a curse that ties her fate to money. Raised in a rundown home by quirky parents, she crosses paths with Bryan Hawkins, a powerful heir dodging an arranged marriage. He offers her a million to pretend to be his girlfriend. But fate takes over when her parents unknowingly pick him as her blind date. Pretending to be a rich heiress, Lucille enters high society only to be humiliated at a charity gala. Just as things fall apart, a mysterious billionaire claims her as his daughter, flipping the tables on everyone. From secret identities and fake relationships to sudden love, kidnappings, and outrageous family tests, Lucille and Bryan must navigate chaos, sacrifice, and a curse on the verge of breaking. When she turns 23, her true identity is revealed. And with Bryan giving up everything to be with her, Lucille finally claims love and power on her own terms.

After an unexpected encounter, she gave birth to a son. Six years later, the man from that one-night stand learns the truth and begins searching for the child. In the process, she accidentally crosses paths with him, leading to a series of humorous and contentious interactions. In the end, the son reunites with his paternal family, and they all begin a life filled with happiness and togetherness.

At your wedding, someone actually brought a DNA report to question your identity! Even your family and boyfriend believed it! On your wedding day, after being humiliated and shut away, you lost your confidence and began to doubt your life. That's when he appeared like a ray of light, helping you stand tall again. Slowly emerging from the shadow, you decide not to be weak anymore! With the support of true love, you vow to prove yourself, reclaim everything, and make the wrongdoers pay the price!

After discovering she wasn't their biological daughter, her adoptive parents and their daughter humiliated her in every way and kicked her out of the house. Little did they know, she was actually the long-lost daughter of the richest family in the city! Once her biological parents took her back, she decided to intern at their company. Unexpectedly, she and the adoptive sister started on the same day. Because she dressed modestly and rode an electric scooter while the adoptive daughter arrived in an expensive sports car, everyone mistakenly believed the latter was the heiress. Amidst these misunderstandings, how will she cleverly expose the true nature of her malicious and vain adoptive sister?

After losing her memory in a cruel scheme, heiress Adela Conley was taken in and married by Shawn Gould. She thought they would live happily ever after—until a staged one-night stand led to her sudden divorce and exile. When Shawn's mistress tried to kill her in a car crash, the Conleys saved her, and her memory miraculously returned. With Dalton Herman, the CEO who had a secret crush on her by her side, she was ready to take back everything and burn her enemies to the ground!

My loving and peaceful life with my husband was shattered by the sudden appearance of my missing ex-boyfriend. I slowly began to realize that my memory seemed to have problems! As my memory gradually returned, I discovered that my husband not only deceived me but might also be the one responsible for my mother's death. The more I tried to uncover the truth, the more he hid it. Should I still stay by his side?

On the day of the wedding dress fitting, I'm dragged into the fitting room by my fiancé's brother, humiliated, and in pain. I grit my teeth, enduring it, 'Does my innocent brother know you've been played by me?' I've been running for seven years, hoping to escape the nightmare, but I can't seem to shake his grip.

Before meeting the girl, the boy was not interested in women. After a night of passion with the girl, which resulted in her pregnancy, he took responsibility by bringing her home to care for her. Gradually, he began to understand, like, and pamper her. The girl, in turn, fell in love with the boy during their time together.

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

A wealthy heiress realized at her parents' funeral that her trusted husband and best friend conspired against her. In her anger and despair, she loses a child. Just when she thinks all is lost, a billionaire CEO extends a hand to rescue her. Three years later, she returns with a new identity and a stunning appearance, ready to make the unfaithful couple pay for their betrayal.

Lila Lawson, the daughter of the Murphy family's maid, used her connections to her advantage, posing as the real heiress. Meanwhile, the real heiress, Macie Murphy, faced disgrace when she was accused of cheating, and no one believed that Lila had framed her. Humiliation. Bankruptcy. Death. Now reborn, Macie is back in high school.

Spend a day with Meg Bush as she gets red carpet ready for the International Short Drama Festival. Go behind the scenes of her glam process and catch the stunning dress reveal before she heads to the event. Stay tuned! You might spot some familiar faces along the way.

She was born into a wealthy family but got separated from her CEO mother by accident. Years later, a girl impersonated her and became the family's heiress. When they met again as adults, she became the target of the fake heiress's bullying, and her own mother didn't recognize her. After losing her adoptive mother because of the fake heiress, she hated her biological mother. Then the CEO discovered that the real daughter she had been mistreating all along was her.

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!

Bonnie was born into wealth and privilege, but thanks to Isabel’s schemes, she married the wrong man, suffering disfigurement, betrayal, and the ruin of her family. Reborn, she quietly sets her sights on the seemingly lowly adopted son of the Nail family. Only she knows that this boy, now overlooked, is destined for greatness. Power, wealth, and influence await him.

You just got dumped by your cheating husband who doesn’t realize you are actually British royalty! Your dad finds you 3 badass fiancés to show him up. But you only have 7 days to pick! Who do you choose? Or can you have all three?

On the day of the wedding dress fitting, I'm dragged into the fitting room by my fiancé's brother, humiliated, and in pain. I grit my teeth, enduring it, 'Does my innocent brother know you've been played by me?' I've been running for seven years, hoping to escape the nightmare, but I can't seem to shake his grip.

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!

She was born into a wealthy family but got separated from her CEO mother by accident. Years later, a girl impersonated her and became the family's heiress. When they met again as adults, she became the target of the fake heiress's bullying, and her own mother didn't recognize her. After losing her adoptive mother because of the fake heiress, she hated her biological mother. Then the CEO discovered that the real daughter she had been mistreating all along was her.

Jesse Morales is taking our vertical stars to the court! Watch as he schools them on the basics of tennis, puts them through a series of warm ups, and challenges them to a thrilling 2v2 match. In the end, Fulop Budavari, Madeleine Rocha-Barnette, and Savannah Coffee face off for a special prize. Who will come out on top?

Weakness is a sin in the wolf world, and Kai treated me like the worst sinner. He snapped our fated bond, cast me into the dark forest to die. But the moon did not let me fade. It woke me up. Now I am not Lyra, but the Moon Goddess. His pack burns, his strength drains, he kneels begging for mercy. And I don not even glance down. Wolves worship the moon. Now they will learn to fear it.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Trust is the deadliest current.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Explore the mesmerizing world of Dreamland, a futuristic animated short film that delves into the realms of fantasy and technology. This captivating drama unfolds a tale of friendship and life, set against the backdrop of a futuristic society.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

This short drama is set in an American middle school and centers on Shirley, a 14-year-old white girl, as she navigates teenage rebellion and reconciliation with her family. The core storyline follows Shirley's intense conflict with her parents over her passion for esports, her subsequent isolation and resistance, her parents' shift in communication approach after discovering a psychological education website, the family's eventual mutual understanding and support, and finally Shirley's successful balance between esports and academics.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Andrew and Emily meet for their first date. Nerves, jokes, and a toast set the stage for what could be the start of something new.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest