Checkmate
“A young boy enters a chess tournament to save his mother.”
Synopsis
A teenage boy's mother needs money for surgery, but she can't afford it. After he finds a poster for a chess competition with a grand prize of $10k, he enters without knowing anything about the game to win the cash prize.
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Production Budget
$60
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Anderson, Joa Contreras, Edie Hester, Amos Pollock
- Original Title
- Checkmate
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Release Date
- 03/09/2023
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Budget
- $60
- Production Studios
- Dreamvine Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Anderson
Alex Anderson, Joa Contreras, Edie Hester, Amos Pollock
Alex Anderson, Edie Hester
Joa Contreras
Department Leadership Roster
Joa Contreras
Producer
Alex Anderson
Director
Alex Anderson
Writer
Joa Contreras
Writer
Edie Hester
Writer
Amos Pollock
Writer
Alex Anderson
Editor
Edie Hester
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?
A teenage boy's mother needs money for surgery, but she can't afford it. After he finds a poster for a chess competition with a grand prize of $10k, he enters without knowing anything about the game to win the cash prize.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Alex Anderson.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Amos Pollock, Edie Hester, Joa Contreras, Alex Anderson.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 4m.