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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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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?

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.

She got drugged and sold by her bestie to a guy. After escaping, she meets a drugged stranger, and they spend the night. Waking up, she finds out her bestie and ex-fiancé betrayed her. Confronting them, she's hurt and caught in a fire. Luckily saved, she later has twins, but one is taken away...

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...

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.

Having become a CEO, she learns that her long-lost twin sister was nearly bullied to death by classmates. She decides to assume her sister's identity and take revenge on the bullying group. Will the bullying gang recognize her true identity? What will their fate be?

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!

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.

The billionaire married the daughter of his father's killer not out of love, but to torment her. Even when she fell terminally ill, he showed no mercy...

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.

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.

A modern female doctor unexpectedly travels back in time to become Elara, second daughter of the disgraced Blair family. To save her family, she disguises herself as a man and becomes the close servant of the war god, Noah Croft. Using her talents and modern medical knowledge, Elara repeatedly saves lives in times of crisis. Noah develops feelings for her but struggles with his perception of her gender until her true identity is revealed. Then, together, they overcome challenges and forge a magical romance that transcends time.

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!

The billionaire married the daughter of his father's killer not out of love, but to torment her. Even when she fell terminally ill, he showed no mercy...

This is a spooky found footage suspense film created by Allison Dayne. She is an award winning film maker. Her latest film she wrote A King's Curtain has won best film at LA Film Shorts and Burbank International Film Festival - it's off to many more festivals as we watch this film. This is Allison's first vertical and wanted to create a suspenseful journey for audiences everywhere. Enjoy! TRIGGER WARNING - The following film contains material that may be harmful to audiences. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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The Crown Princess of the Qoit Dynasty unexpectedly time-travels to the modern entertainment world, inhabiting the body of a struggling actress named Aurora. Armed with exceptional skills, she captivates everyone, including the initially disdainful superstar Julian. Just as their relationship blossoms, Julian's first love, Claire, returns and schemes to create misunderstandings between them. Despite these challenges, Julian remains determined to win Aurora back.

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.

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

When a lone stranger meets a familiar face, it's anyone's guess who'll be the first to reach for their gun.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A short film about the extraordinary life of Magnus Klark and his dreams of becoming a Fashion Influencer.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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

Trust is the deadliest current.*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

An animated short film parody about what it could be like to a pitch a Star Wars story at Disney. *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 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

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