short reels - drama Movies & TV Series

Award-winning filmmaker Blake Ridder presents a twisted anthology of vertical shorts. Suspense. Fear. Stories that stay with you long after the screen goes dark*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Owing her life to the heart donated by her sister, the girl is determined not to waste it. With the support of a billionaire CEO, she seeks vengeance against those who wronged both her and her sister...

Three years ago, they divorced. To her surprise, three years later, her ex-husband turned out to be the director of the TV series she was acting in. After this encounter, she realized that he had misunderstood her, thinking she had a relationship with an older man three years ago.

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

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

High Rise is a dramatic and comedic look into the lives of diverse neighbors living in a luxury Atlanta high rise. The series explores themes of power, money, seduction, love, deception, and heartbreak as friendships fail and drama "elevates". *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

The Eternal Love of Leora and Mathew is a tender, heart-wrenching portrait of a love story not at its beginning, but at its breathtaking end. Married for over 50 years, Leora and Mathew have shared a life full of quiet moments, deep devotion, and an unbreakable bond. As life gently slips away, the couple embarks on one final journey together. Set against the backdrop of memories and a love that defies time, this emotional short captures a moment so intimate and universal, audiences will feel as though they're living it too. A farewell and a promise of eternity*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

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

In this ultra short movie you follow Rachel who meets her old boyfriend she didn't see for years. She realizes really quick that he is not who she thought he was. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

ReelShort Fan Adaptation of Fated To My Forbidden Alpha*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest