short film about bullied high schooler 2018-2020 Movies & TV Series

Jurgen Vanderspek is a senior in high school. He loves to tell anecdotes about his sexual escapades, but he is still a virgin. When, one drunken evening, Cissy ends up in his bed, Jurgen gets much more than he bargained for.

Transparent Moment is a short film that follows a young couple who attempt to play matchmaker with their friends by throwing a party. Although the party goes smoothly, not all matches are made in heaven.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

High schooler Asher Vale is stuck as a weak nobody—until he bonds with the God of Training System. Every rep, every run, every drop of sweat makes him stronger. Watch him crush enemies, win girls, and train to become a god!

She starred in a low-budget horror film. To save money, the crew ignored the warnings of elderly villagers and filmed in an abandoned temple deep in the mountains. Unexpectedly, real paranormal events began to occur. The protagonist in the script who was originally destined to be sacrificed to an evil deity dies tragically. She must take self-rescue measures.

Everyone makes fun of her because her husband is a "knucklehead", but they have no idea it is all just a show he's been putting on!

The Eliza Effect is a near-future sci fi story told in under a minute. It follows Eliza, a woman drawn into obsession with a lifelike AI companion named Lucien. What begins as gossip between friends at a nightclub takes a darker turn as jealousy and control slip into the open. This short film combines romance, mystery, and a touch of Hitchcock-style tension.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

We all have two sides: the one we show, and the one that answers when no one's looking. Twin is a short psychological thriller/suspense about the thin line between ignoring and inviting, between blocking a call -- and becoming the version of you who picks it up. A late-night text. A door left open. And a presence that feels eerily familiar.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

To wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, Autumn Noel gets real with her bestie Amanda Liguori in a heartfelt conversation. For the first time, Autumn opens up about her experience with bullying, online negativity, and the path she’s taken to heal. From finding strength in songwriting to standing up for herself, she shares how she’s turned her struggles into growth. This is Autumn like you’ve never seen her before. Only on ReelTalk!

Genius prop master Elias Rivers has a secret system that builds real tech disguised as movie props. A space elevator, a nuclear-powered carrier, a mecha suit to rescue the girl he loves. What starts as filming a movie becomes a technological revolution that rewrites the fate of an entire nation.

Inspired by Ninja Theory's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, we proudly present "The Lost Ones". In anticipation of the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, we wanted to explore and speculate on the journey of Senua between the events of the first and second games. From leaving Hel, to where we might find Senua in the opening moments of Senua's Saga. Our crew had been fans of Hellblade since its release in 2017, and after expressing our excitement for the upcoming sequel, we decided to create a short film together as a love letter to the series. Starring: Allison Dayne as Senua Michelle Pokopac as the Morrigan Blair Phillips as the Fomorian and Katie Nixon as Galena. With Furies: Megan Ciafre Marley Tressler Kristen Nielsen Katie Nixon Directed by Braden McClain So to Ninja Theory and the entire crew of the Hellblade series, we say, "Thank You." Thank you for making such a powerful project that resonated so deeply with your community. Thank you for your masterful treatment and care regarding Mental Health. Thank you for allowing the voices to be heard. You are doing incredible work, and we cannot wait to see where Senua's story leads next. DISCLAIMER: This fan film is not affiliated with Ninja Theory or the "Hellblade" series. If you enjoyed the short, please support Ninja Theory and Heilung for creating the incredible art that inspired us to create this piece. "Svanrand", Original Song by Heilung from the 2019 "Futha" Album. Covered for "The Lost Ones: A Hellblade Fan Film" by Tyler McClain. Special thanks to Heilung and Season of Mist for allowing us to cover their song for this project. And be sure to support Ninja Theory with the enhanced release of "Senua's Saga: Hellblade II"!*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