Checkmate
Synopsis
When a dramatic college student, Jo, spirals over her childhood best friend’s new relationship, she ropes her quiet, dependable friend into a series of increasingly desperate sabotage schemes—only to realize too late that the girl helping her has been carefully making moves to win her heart instead.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Aui Almeda
- Screenplay & Story
- Aui Almeda, Robyn Recinto
- Original Title
- Checkmate
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aui Almeda
Aui Almeda, Robyn Recinto
Robyn Recinto
Julia Kosca
Department Leadership Roster
Aui Almeda
Director
Julia Kosca
Producer
Robyn Recinto
Editor
Aui Almeda
Writer
Robyn Recinto
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate
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What is Checkmate about?
When a dramatic college student, Jo, spirals over her childhood best friend’s new relationship, she ropes her quiet, dependable friend into a series of increasingly desperate sabotage schemes—only to realize too late that the girl helping her has been carefully making moves to win her heart instead.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Aui Almeda.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Ninon Espiritu, Samantha Ortega, Isabelle Laurente, Viri Alvarado, Clarence Cruz.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 20m.