An 11 year old boy meets a solitary old man playing chess and joins him without an invitation. As they continue to play on, their conversation takes a more intimate turn and the old man realizes that although his past was unfortunate, there is still hope for the future.
Film Festivals & Awards:

Singapores's 1st Tamil HD Shortfilm "CheckMATE"

About Singapore Short Film Awards:

The Singapore Short Film Awards (SSFA) serves as an annual celebration of Singapore short films and welcomes submission of films released in the past year, and it is the only platform that recognizes excellence in short films in Singapore. The key objectives of SSFA is to establish a stronger sense of community within the short filmmaking scene between more established ones and emerging filmmakers and to uncover new talents by showcasing short films that might have not gotten the attention they deserved. The SSFA strives to acknowledge not just the filmmakers, but also the ones who help the film to get off the ground, onto the screen. From Art Directors, to Editors, everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. The SSFA also aims to celebrate local film talents through a locally run event that creates pride and a sense of belonging.