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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

When 15 year old Sabrina, resists her family's plans for her Quinceanera she finds herself caught between tradition and self identity. As her mother and sister push for the celebration they never had her father struggles with letting her grow up. Sabrina must navigate family expectations, cultural heritage and the pressure of modern day teen-age life to decide who she truly wants to be. As the pressure increases tensions rise between mom and sister because the family secret is about to be exposed.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

"I shouldn't have ever saved you and brought you up this mountain!" My teacher scolded me for ruining his precious ingredients to make the divine medicine, but later was surprised at the outcome, that I successfully made it out! I am an orphan, study divine skilled with my teacher, and now come down the mountain to gain experiences. On the first day, I meet a girl, and saved her fatehr's life. Little did I know, they are my lost family, and little did they know, I'm a powerful figure with strong ability!

Through the Screen Some connections don't need presence to feel real only truth Evangeline Pax is a brilliant Efficient And reserved She works as Project Manager in a demanding firm She hides behind the safety of routines Routines that protect her from the Pasand shield her from pain Outwardly Everything seems under control But inside She's quietly shattered Exhausted From pretending she's fine After surviving a relationship marked by violence she learned how to survive But forgot how to feel alive Until one ordinary night something shifted A profile A photograph An unfiltered post A name Jack Rowen He didn't seem to be searching for anything .He simply shared fragments A mountain A journal A line of text that felt like had been written just for her Eli reacted almost instinctively And without knowing it She opened a door Jack is no ordinary man Former bodyguard Former undercover operative Now a writer living a borrowed life A protector in the shadows He carries guilt He hasn't forgiven And wounds no one can see For years he lived between covert missions and half told stories He is not looking for love Only redemption But when he read a comment from a strangely formal woman Something stirred in him too Through brief messages Ambiguous posts And long silences A story began One no one expected A bond formed without touch Without promises Without real names at first But deeper than most face to face encountrers Though the Screen is a story of healing Connection And redemption A love born from distance Trauma And unexpected hope A story where the protagonists don't meet face to face immediately But see each other more deeply than anyone ever has Because sometimes love doesnt arrive when you're ready Sometimes it appears when you finally stop hiding This is an adaptation from my same name Book already in Amazon.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Ben, a famous celebrity actor, is on the height of success. But soon, his career comes at a risk when he is rumored to date another famous male celebrity. Allen(Ben's manager) offers Blake to be Ben's fake date for a while, until the rumors settle down. Ben and Blake start to blend in together, and go exclusive to suppress the rumors. Hearing the ongoing drama, Ria(Ben's ex-girlfriend) suspects their relationship, hence digs more into their lives. Soon, Ria unveils Blake's reality and the whole set-up to the world...

An immortal was tricked before his death into marrying a foolish granddaughter of a powerful family. Initially, he planned to ignore her, but he soon discovered that her unique bloodline was essential to his cultivation. Reluctantly, he decided to secretly protect her. The female lead was once infamous as the "madwoman" of her family, known for her violent and unpredictable personality, as well as her unfathomable skills in poison. However, when faced with her savior, she chose to hide her true self, pretending to be an obedient and gentle girl by his side. Yet, her younger sister, driven by greed for the family fortune, relentlessly bullied and oppressed her. Forced into a corner, the female lead had no choice but to transform into a ruthless figure in the shadows, hiding her true nature from her savior as she navigated the challenges and dangers that surrounded them.

Three years into the marriage, she did everything a wife should, but she couldn't make him care. Disheartened, she chose to end their marriage...

When Chloe, a young Parisian photographer, is hired for a high-profile shoot, she never expects to meet him again, Peter Bowen, America's top boxer, and the man she spent an unforgettable night with in Paris. But during the shoot, Peter treats her like a total stranger. Has he forgotten her... or is he hiding something darker?*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

In her past life, her husband ruined her family, causing them to go bankrupt, resulting in the death of both parents and leaving her unable to conceive. She died on the night she decided to divorce after learning the truth. Reborn, she vows to protect her family and cherish herself. However, she unintentionally attracts the attention of her ex-husband's younger uncle. Initially considered just a transaction, she finds herself entangled in a deep love with this billionaire...

Thrown out by her stepmother and left to fend for herself, Sharon Stinger never expected salvation to come in the form of Jenton's most influential man, Henry Forbes. She enters a flash marriage with Henry, and what starts as a mere exchange of benefits soon turns into an unexpected battle for survival in high society. Looked down upon by the elite, Sharon proves her worth with intelligence and determination, climbing to the top of the design world. Meanwhile, the powerful Henry finds himself falling helplessly for her.

On the eve of her 30th birthday, Rose realizes she's tired of living a mediocre life, impulsively breaks up with her fiancé and rides her bicycle to a motel. With the help of her best friend, Olive, they embark on a self discovery adventure. A Series by @shewolffilms Starring @maryc.Rogers @jillianleegurley @theangelgaret Featuring Wade Lindner *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest