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She was a general who was framed and ended up with her entire family being executed. Reborn, she meticulously plans her revenge while also protecting a "silly" prince who had supported her at every turn in her previous life. Drawn in by his sincere devotion, she resolves to spend her life with him, only to unexpectedly discover that he was playing dumb the entire time...

Her foster parents despised her as a poor and fake heiress, but little did they know she would return to her billionaire biological family, where her five big brothers and her billionaire CEO boyfriend doted on her endlessly!

The heroine is devoted to her career and her child. As she gets promoted, her friends become jealous and plot to frame her. A man overhears their plan. Later, the heroine saves the man from trouble at a bar. In return, he rescues her when she’s being bullied. Their relationship begins to grow, but her friends are still scheming to ruin 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!

Elsa Scott, adopted by Jacob Scott after being abandoned as a baby, grew up on the streets before discovering her extraordinary musical talent. Earning admission to Longland’s top music academy, she puts her dreams on hold to fund Jacob’s medical treatment. To cover the costs, she joins David Mace’s entertainment agency, rising to international stardom as a singer. However, when she decides to leave the industry, David betrays her—reneging on his promise to pay for Jacob’s treatment and using her career as leverage. Manipulating the situation, he drives a wedge between Elsa and Jacob, portraying Jacob as ungrateful and greedy to keep Elsa under his control.

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

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

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

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

She is bossy until she encounters a mysterious woman late at night, triggering a chilling spiral of paranoia and fear. As reality blurs, she wakes from a nightmare only to find the real terror has just begun.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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