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CHIC MAMA DRAMA is a scripted comedy series about the behind-the-scenes of Anne Stedman making a talk show, running a fashion website, being an actress...all while being a mom. Somehow always sorting out the hot mess that's in front of her. Episode 1: When Anne arrives to pick up her Chic Mama Carpool guest, Laura Wasser she encounters a curious stranger and things begin to get a little too personal. Episode 2: Anne gets locked out of her house an hour before an important meeting. In an attempt to still make the meeting, she asks her judgemental neighbor for help. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

How she became orphan during the her holiday visit to her parent *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

When a mysterious late-night broadcast returns to the air, anyone who listens could be the next victim. As violence spreads through the neon-lit city, paranoia and obsession begin to spiral. Blending psychological tension with cyberpunk mystery, Midnight Radio blurs fear and fascination, pulling you deeper until you can't get out. Are you a listener, or are you the victim?*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A thrilling trip through Darwin‑Award‑style accidents, CSI‑parody investigations, and the off‑kilter world of Accidental Affairs, created by Tom Konkle and David Beeler—a surreal, vertical series that blends Adult Swim-esque absurdity with CSI tropes. The story of a so-called elite team that investigates work‑place accidents and safety violations… but accidentally makes everything far worse. Directed by Tom Konkle. Written and created by Konkle and Beeler. Each case on the show parodies recognizable CSI tropes—investigation boards, VFX reconstructions—except the investigators are monstrosities of incompetence who amplify the chaos. Perfectly aligned with vertical comedy series tone—snappy, absurd, visually bold, formatted for mobile audiences.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

When a co‑founder ghosts on pitch day, tensions spiral into a startup’s worst nightmare, with their entire funding round teetering on a devastating update he still has to share.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

During a chess match, a young man explains how his father taught him how to play the game. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

After a famous Hollywood actress wakes up alone in the desert with no memory of how she got there, she discovers an hourglass buried in the sand, and is pulled into an experiment that warps time, memory, and reality itself. Will she find her way back to the world she once ruled, or vanish from it forever?*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

The "Turtle Back Stone," renowned as the "World's Premier Stone," has witnessed hundreds of millions of years of Earth's history -- from the ancient Sinian Period, through the explosive diversification of life in the Cambrian, to the age of dinosaurs in the Jurassic and the transformative shifts of the Cretaceous.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Two seemingly unconnected strangers with unique powers are trapped in a dystopian underground fight circuit by the New World Order. They develop a relationship that is ultimately challenged by their need to survive.*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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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...

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?

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?

Join us as we celebrate the 2025 ReelShort Awards to crown the best talent and most compelling stories in the world of vertical short dramas. Hit play, relive the magic, and see who took home the trophy in 2025.

The daughter of the wealthiest man escaped her own wedding to look for her long-lost boyfriend. By chance, she encountered a college classmate who impersonated her, secretly wearing the jewelry of the wealthy man’s daughter and pretending to be the heir. When the real heir was being bullied, she met her boyfriend, who was cold towards her and was about to marry the impostor. At her boyfriend’s wedding with the impostor, the real heir exposed the impostor’s identity.

Ever wonder who’s responsible for bringing your favorite stars to the big screen? Our incredible Casting Directors pull back the curtain on the world of casting. They share what they look for in fresh talent, their wildest audition stories, and advice on how to thrive as an actor.

The stars of Miss You After Goodbye are back and bringing the laughs on this episode of ReelTalk! Haley Lohrli talks all about her bold new role while Ben and Josh spill about their own unforgettable characters. Just when you think it can’t get any better, the trio face off in an improv game and a lightning round of ReelFast questions. Chaos, giggles, and roasts guaranteed!