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After an unexpected encounter with a mysterious girl, Caue begins to experience dreams and visions of her constantly asking for help. But what is she hiding? Why is he seeing all this? And what truly connects them? Between mystery and love, Caue will discover that some bonds are too powerful to be explained. Discover 365 Reasons, a story where destiny and love intertwine in a way that even time cannot erase.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A new Romantic Comedy made exclusively for entry in the Reel Vertical Impact contest 2025! Cherry has had her sights on her boss Nathan for as long as she can remember, but just can't seem to catch a break and get a chance to let him notice her. That is, until her long lost Guardian Angel, Stephial, drops in from Heaven and pops back into her life. Together, they hatch a plot to finally get Cherry the man of her dreams. But plans don't always turn out how you expect... Feat. music by: Andrés, Amanda Juliet, and George Gonzalez* Starring Stepanie Heiner and Jacob Martinez 'A Lil' Help From Heaven' by On The Fridge Prod. was conceived, shot, and edited exclusively for submission in the ReelShort Vertical Impact 2025 contest. *All music officially licensed with express written consent from the recording artists *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A poor man buys a locally made robot burdened with deep social issues.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

You look like you could use some rest.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

During a video call, as Jamie's surroundings wrap during a blackout, his girlfriend Sofia. can't tell if he's being hunted or if the real danger is his unraveling mind.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

When a mysterious package arrives at the doorstep of two unsuspecting roommates, they don't think anything of it, unaware they've just triggered something sinister. They suddenly begin to have disturbingly real nightmares and the line between dream and reality dissolves; they begin to question not just their sanity, but whether the person across the room is really who they say they are.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

It was supposed to be a perfect night. but one unexpected moment changed everything. Turns out, even love has bugs.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

After escaping her criminal boss, Camilla and Mark bunk in a police safehouse, but they get caught and their lives are at risk. Will Mark try to keep them together or put her safety before his personal hopes? Mark must swallow his pride for Camila's sake and ask Hunter, his estranged older brother, for help. Will Hunter help? Will Mark ever see Camila again?*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Get ready for the ultimate showdown between the undead and the honorable warriors of ancient Japan! In this epic fight, the samurai warriors face off against the hordes of zombies in a survival horror battle for the ages. With their martial arts skills and ancient traditions, the samurai must use all their might to take down the relentless undead challenge. But will their honor and discipline be enough to overcome the sheer numbers of the zombie apocalypse?*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A young man contemplates the purpose of his life through prayer. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

ReelShort invites all visionary creators to showcase their storytelling brilliance in the most anticipated short drama contest of the year. Whether it's romance, suspense, a ReelShort fan adaptation, or something entirely original - turn your talent into impact! Our very own Sarah Moliski and Luke Charles Stafford show you how to reimagine iconic ReelShort series with your own unique creative lens. Follow along, grab your wig, and enter the contest today!

On the eve of her execution, Marie Antoinette looks back on her life and wishes for a second chance. As the guillotine comes down, she wakes up in the modern day reality of failed actress Antonia Lavigne Fontaine, where she has another shot at righting the wrongs of the past and finding a love that endures through time…if the villains that haunt her don’t kill her first.

On the eve of her execution, Marie Antoinette looks back on her life and wishes for a second chance. As the guillotine comes down, she wakes up in the modern day reality of failed actress Antonia Lavigne Fontaine, where she has another shot at righting the wrongs of the past and finding a love that endures through time…if the villains that haunt her don’t kill her first.

When med intern Molly has a one-night stand with a stranger, she thinks it’s a one-and-done kind of deal. But a month later, she discovers two shocking truths: she’s pregnant with his baby… and the stranger is her new boss, Dr. Graham Weston. As soon as Molly’s secret comes out, so do her rivals, including her jealous family and a figure from Graham's past, each determined to keep her and Graham apart. With pressure mounting from all sides, can they survive the chaos and find love in the process?

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?

As a female urologist, I entered into a contract marriage with a patient who flirted with me! I was entrusted by an old lady to treat her CEO grandson. He thought I was a blind date arranged by his grandmother and flirted with me. God knows I've seen so many men like him, so I acted super chill. After the treatment, his grandmother actually wanted to set us up. Well, I thought, I can use this chance to uncover the truth about my father's wrongful death years ago! So I agreed to the contract marriage, but I didn't expect that I would slowly fall in love with him during the process...

After losing her family and her pack, pre-med student, Yara, wants to leave the wolf world behind and live as a normal college girl. But when she stumbles across Alpha Warren, a strong, sexy pack leader and saves his life, he’s hellbent on proving to her she belongs at his side. Convinced they’re fated mates, Warren takes Yara back to his pack to make her queen. When he crowns her pack doctor, Yara goes from shy student to leading Luna, and slowly falls for the Alpha who loves her as she is.

Violet, desperate to pay for her father’s surgery, decides to sell her virginity, but the good doctor she calls is determined to pull her back from the edge. However, as the two share a heated, unforgettable night, Dax finds himself hooked on Violet, despite thinking she’s just another gold-digger. When their darkest secrets are laid bare, will their fragile connection survive?

When Jane visits the hospital for an allergy, she falls for the handsome doctor, Henry Darcy, at first sight. Gathering her courage, Jane asks for his contact information, only to be coldly rejected multiple times. Undeterred, Jane crafts a plan to win his heart. A sweet romance unfolds between a determined ballerina and a reserved doctor.

Once an heir to a wealthy family, a genius boy went missing and was picked up by another family, where he was forced into servitude and endured abuse. However, his four powerful aunts—each a legend in her field, from a warrior to a movie star, a divine doctor, and a business mogul—found him and showered him with love, exposing the fake heir and turning the tables!

A modern screenwriter finds herself transported into her own script, becoming the notorious villainess. The original character had tormented the future antagonist into a "fragile" guy! To survive, she switches to "pampering" mode, instantly transforming into a devoted husband-loving fanatic!

The heroine is a perfect housewife, yet she is despised by her husband. After discovering she has cancer, she resolutely decides to divorce him. During her treatment, she meets the hero, a doctor. They quickly fall in love, and her health gradually improves. Her ex-husband realizes his love for her after she leaves, but the heroine will never love him again.

After years of devotedly caring for her family, she was met with relentless ingratitude from her husband and son—who even brazenly vowed to form a "real family" with a glamorous actress. Heartbroken by their betrayal, fate intervened when she saved the life of an influential industry titan during a medical emergency. As a skilled doctor, she earned both his admiration and steadfast support, emboldening her to divorce her toxic marriage. Guided by the mogul’s mentorship, she reclaimed her identity and blossomed into her own spotlight: excelling in her medical career, radiating confidence, and crafting a life of purpose. Meanwhile, the delusional father-son duo, who’d believed their fantasy would thrive, soon drowned in regret—one desperately chasing redemption as a son, the other pleading for a second chance as a husband, both left to mourn the irreplaceable woman they’d taken for granted.

A wealthy heir conceals his identity and falls in love with his girlfriend. Following a tragic car accident that leaves him in a vegetative state, his girlfriend stays by his side, unwavering in her devotion. Eight years later, he finally wakes up...

Rowan's life was shattered when he witnessed his mother's brutal murder, leaving him tormented by vengeance. Yet, his quest for justice is stalled by his master, who holds the key to his enemy's identity. The price? Rowan must honor an ancient marriage contract, forcing him to choose between love and revenge.

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.

The woman had a crush on the president since she was young, but she didn't dare to approach him because of her fat body. When she grew up, her appearance changed a lot. As his assistant, she accidentally had a relationship with the president, but she was afraid that he would dislike her, so she didn't dare to reveal her identity. Unexpectedly, someone else took her identity and even wanted to kill her...?

What’s happening? Why do I hear a voice that comes from the inside of me? “Why do I have such a useless descendant like you!” It said. In my middle age, my wife cheated on me, and my daughter is ill. At this time of my desperation, a voice inside of me speaks. It says it is the dragon, that has been living inside of me! How lucky I am! With the help of the dragon power, I will grasp any chance I can to change my fate!

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...

Modern college student Grace Song wakes up as the villainous pregnant ex-wife in a period novel. The original Grace desperately wanted to marry into power, finally seducing William Hay into marriage. But when the Hay family was framed and sent to the countryside, she abandoned William and aborted their child, later suffering a tragic fate with an abusive husband.

Married for 20 years, I worked hard as a cleaner to support the family and provided business resources to my husband by hiding my true identity of being a wealthy heiress. Who'd know on the day he succeeded, he actually divorced me and despised me for being a cleaner! I won't pretend anymore, as the richest heiress in the city, I will make him regret it!

Successful actor Hee-su, notorious for his poor fashion sense, teams up with veteran fashion coordinator Hyo-jin for the drama Paintings and Coffee. Though they initially clash, they gradually grow closer and build a strong bond. However, hidden schemes and obstacles put their relationship to the test. What will their fate be?

After being swapped by her birth mother, who favored boys over girls, she went from being a heiress to a poor girl. By chance, she crossed paths with the fake heir who wanted to kill her for wealth and status after learning their true identities. With danger looming, how will she face it?

Dr. Heal was attacked. The assassins forced him to give them Compendium of Medicine. Dr. Heal sealed his soul in a compass. The chosen one would open it with his blood and inherit all Dr. Heal's medical skills...

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In her past life, Gloria was married off to the ruthless crown prince by decree, only to be killed after three childless years. Given a second chance, Gloria decides to wed the infertile emperor instead. Now, she's pregnant. Guess who's the true phoenix?

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