Checkmate
“Uno, a young chess prodigy quits the game to fund his dad's illness, shattering their relationship. Years later, a long-avoided dilemma forces them to confront their past and each other.”
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexie Pardo
- Screenplay & Story
- Elisha Rein De Vera, Elektra De Guzman, Emanuel Paler
- Original Title
- Checkmate
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $3K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexie Pardo
Elisha Rein De Vera, Elektra De Guzman, Emanuel Paler
John Cupino
Lloyd Viernes Garciano, Justine Polanco
Jeffrey Aboy, Tricia Flores Saturnino
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Aboy
Producer
Tricia Flores Saturnino
Producer
Elisha Rein De Vera
Writer
Elektra De Guzman
Writer
John Cupino
Director of Photography
Alexie Pardo
Director
Lloyd Viernes Garciano
Editor
Justine Polanco
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Checkmate about?
Checkmate is a feature film released in 2025.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Alexie Pardo.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes AJ Benoza, Boni ILagan, Joel Garcia, Sharon Ceneta, Kelle Gleo.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 20m.