short film about bullied high schooler 2018-2020 directed by asian female director Movies & TV Series

This short film was born from a simple idea: to create a story larger than its means. Though written by a human, the film was brought to life entirely through the use of artificial intelligence, from imagery to narration. By harnessing AI tools, the project transcended the traditional limits of budget and location, proving that meaningful storytelling is no longer confined by circumstance. This experiment is not about replacing the human voice, but amplifying it. PURPOSE invites viewers into a visual parable set against the unforgiving desert, a landscape that serves as a metaphor for the hardest seasons of life. Through subtext and intimate narration, the film explores the weight we carry, the unseen voices that depend on our journey, and the hope that persists even when answers remain beyond the horizon. This short film transforms the desertscape into a mirror of our existence, offering not resolution but reflection, a reminder that beyond hardship lies not triumph, but purpose.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A vertical anthology film exploring love, loss, and everything in between. /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /ˈhɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ Cast & Crew: Director Producer: Sam Zarabi 1st AD: Lauren Wehman DoP: Tahlia Pompel CLT/KG: Hunter Harrison Sound Mixers: Hunter Harrison, Iman Williams PD: Lauren Wehman, Iman Williams BTS Photographer: Elise Blasco MARIA: Emily Bowman MAIRA: Lauren Wehman BOBBY: Rasul Kipkeev GINA: Jaelah Butler NINA: Sissy Ramos SISTER: Nini Chen MANAGER: Alex Renny INSTRUCTOR: Logan MacAulay BOYF: Elijah Webb DESTRUCTIVE MONOLOG: Riley Lincoln COMEDIC MONOLOG: Alex Renny GRANDMA: Hesou Zetelian ZACK: Joseph Proctor COACH: Myles Shawn Watts ALEXANDRA: Jiwon Kim ZENA: Harper Dhadde ALTER EGO: Harper Dhadde SAM: Sam Zarabi ESTHER: Zarina Lerriugs AMAR: Elijah Webb MAYA: Alyssa Reyes SHAN: Rebel Arent FRIEND GROUP: Ubiquitous Heartbreak crew Editor: Frances Chiu Trailer Editor: Ella Lindner Colorist: Ella Lindner Sound designers: Ranita Kwan, Iman Williams Lead Composer: Alex Epstein Assistant Composer: Julian Dante Lead Marketing: Teresita Salazar Cienfuegos Assistant Marketing: Alice Jimenez*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

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

A high school loser just remembered he used to rule the universe. There's one problem: he's currently powerless, broke, and every time he tries to cast a spell, people film him for acting like a weirdo. But when he starts hot-wiring modern tech—using a smartwatch to track his "mana," buying herbs on the Internet for forbidden pills—he realizes the ancient way might just need a modern upgrade.

LOUD is a tense short film about a woman seeking a quiet moment in the park. Her peace is shattered when a stranger sits beside her, invading her space with blaring speakerphone calls, obnoxious eating, and relentless noise. What begins as irritation escalates into overwhelming sensory chaos, pushing her to the brink of a panic attack. The film captures the suffocating weight of everyday intrusions and the fragile line between calm and collapse.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A Silent film that captures moments in a relationship. Because there are no direct time stamps its up to the viewer to decide what is the Past, what is the Present, and what the Future will be.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

「Mirror」 Sci-fi horror short film The "Shadow Project" launched by the "Perfect Life" company claims to be able to strip away negative human emotions and map them into the "Shadow" body in the mirror. The protagonist gradually discovers the scam of "reducing emotional burden" in the eerie confrontation with himself in the mirror ....*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

What if the future wasn't the one we imagined? Barcelona, 200 years later, a sunken, abandoned city. A personal, poetic journey through its silent ruins. Written and Directed by Roger Delmont. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

short story about a father and his little boy *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest