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He thought money would buy happiness and a new bride.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

He vanished for 7 years. She never gave up hope. Now, the Celestial Emperor is back! Ye Chen returns from the immortal realm to a shocking truth: his fiancée Xia Chaoge not only waited for him but also raised their daughter alone. As danger threatens her company, he will use his incredible power to protect his newfound family and build an empire. A new life awaits.*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

"What you bury always finds its way home" There are stories told around every campfire. But some... are whispered by the dead. In the woods four teens huddle near a flickering fire, laughing off a local legend. But, the story of Clara, a girl who vanished without a trace... and who, they say, never left is real. A sketchbook. A whisper in the trees. A name spoken too loud. And all the sudden, something answers. As the flame dies down, the story begins. But this isn't a tale told by a campfire. It's Clara's story, and she's telling it. What unfolds is a haunting mystery unraveling across ten eerie, fast-paced vertical episodes. Through fog-drenched woods and claustrophobic hallways, we follow Clara - or who she once was - as her memory fractures and shadows twist into reality. She's desperate to uncover a truth that was buried with her body... and expose the betrayal that left her gasping for breath beneath the soil. The person she tried to save, only ends up causing her own life. Each episode deepens the dread as Clara slips between timelines between life and dead and others begin to feel her presence. The killer's sister draws rooms no one's shown her. Her brother, who we learn is behind it all, receives messages from the number of someone long dead. Polaroids fall from nowhere, capturing moments no one remembers posing for. And in the basement, something waits and memories lie. But this is more than a ghost story. It's about the weight of guilt, the danger of forgetting, and the legacy trauma leaves behind. Because Clara was never just one girl, and what happened to her, could happen again. When the campfire returns, we learn the story isn't over. It never was. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Young billionaire Alex Fondant spots stunning top model Elena Rods in a casual cafe, and an instant crush ignites their hearts. Determined to win genuine love, Alex hides his inherited fortune, pretending to be a humble barista; meanwhile, Elena, fed up with superficial admirers, disguises her glamorous career as a simple art student. As their romance blossoms into impromptu dates and stolen moments, lies are woven into a web of deception that threatens to unravel in the face of jealousy, rivals, and unexpected revelations. But when secrets from their past surface, they must confront whether their connection is real or just an illusion built on appearances. "Apparently in Love" is a dizzying romantic comedy that explores the true value of love in a world obsessed with money and beauty. En las calles de Bogotá, el joven multimillonario Alex Fondant divisa a la deslumbrante topmodel Elena Rods en un café casual, y un flechazo instantáneo enciende sus corazones. Decidido a conquistar un amor genuino, Alex oculta su fortuna heredada, fingiendo ser un humilde barista, mientras Elena, harta de admiradores superficiales, disfraza su glamourosa carrera como una simple estudiante de arte. A medida que su romance florece en citas improvisadas y momentos robados, las mentiras se entretejen en una red de engaños que amenaza con desmoronarse ante celos, rivales y revelaciones inesperadas. Pero cuando secretos del pasado emergen, deben confrontar si su conexión es real o solo una ilusión construida sobre apariencias. "Aparentemente Enamorados" es una comedia romántica vertiginosa que explora el verdadero valor del amor en un mundo obsesionado con el dinero y la belleza. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Mercenary turned Robin Hood AJ escapes with a bag of diamonds from his ruthless crime boss. Chronically in debt Lia gets a stroke of luck when she helps out a stranger. Brought together by fate and circumstance the two cant help but feel an immediate bond. Things turn bad though when AJs boss comes after him, leaving Lia in the wake.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

I thought of executing an idea which is common in todays daily life. ChatGpt is a addiction nowadays which is affecting the psychological wire of people who used to take knowledge as their power. People used to stay knowledge is the king but now it feels like its just on click away, and us we are becoming empty inside.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Andrew and Emily meet for their first date. Nerves, jokes, and a toast set the stage for what could be the start of something new.*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

Workplace Xiaohong: "Sent to the Wrong Group!!" Will I get chewed out by the boss?! *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

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