A Knight's Dance (2024)

My second attempt at writing and producing a script! A Knight’s Dance is a short film about friendship, conflict, and reconciliation. I play Levi, a math teacher whose recently married life intersects with Mark, a military friend who missed his wedding due to duty in Iraq. When they reconnect over a childhood game of chess, tension builds as their game mirrors unresolved feelings, ultimately leading to personal growth and a renewed appreciation for their bond.

It was important to me to model healthy conflict resolution, especially between men. For those wondering, the chess match is roughly based on Karpov v. Kasparov. I tried to research games where there were many mirror moves, as though they were rebuttals to arguments. In addition to memorizing lines, Kschris and I also memorized what positions to put our pieces in.

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