a Blackout Films Production, please enjoy :)

About CHECKMATE: James is bullied by Nick, an imaginary "friend" he created by accident, that he must get rid of. In a therapy session, he tells his doctor how a final game of chess led to the demise of Nick.

Director Statement: Checkmate was written to immerse the audience in an emotional rollercoaster. I wanted to write and direct a character that felt real and vulnerable, one whose problems were internal to himself. I believe that the deepest stories are told about problems the main character is facing from within. In James' case, you'll have to watch and see for yourself.

Crew & Cast Credits:
actor JOSIAH SWEETNAM
actor OLIVIA WARE
director ABHIJIT SHEHRI
producer ABHIJIT SHEHRI
1 AD BRENNAN RUSK
dop ABHIJIT SHEHRI
a camera operator JORDAN WIELDERS
b camera operator LOGAN SPENCE
c camera operator GRIFFIN DALE
1st ac LOGAN SPENCE
2nd ac LUKE CLAUSEN
3rd ac RAYAH GUYNUP
key grip GRIFFIN DALE
grip & gaffer GIULIANO SINISCALCHI
grip & gaffer JORDAN WIELDERS
grip & gaffer LOGAN SPENCE
audio technician ABHIJIT SHEHRI
audio mixer BRENNAN RUSK
audio mixer DAMIEN FRENCH
editor ABHIJIT SHEHRI
colourist ABHIJIT SHEHRI
body double COLTEN VORN
jr stunt double COLTEN VORN
graphic designer JASON URYSTY
game continuity JOSIAH SWEETNAM
continuity log GIULIANO SINISCALCHI
music composer SAM MCELROY