Stranger's Pawn: A Suspenseful Chess Duel 🎥

What if the game wasn’t just on the board?

Stranger’s Pawn is a suspenseful short film where two men face off over a game of chess — but every move reveals something deeper. Tension escalates as hidden motives and old wounds surface beneath calm conversation.

🎬 Shot on the Sony FX3, this cinematic thriller blends gripping performances with precise camerawork and moody atmosphere. If you’re into psychological dramas, chess thrillers, or slow-burn power plays, this one’s for you.

💥 Watch until the final move.

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🎥 CREDITS

CAST
Miguel – Gabriell Salgado
Doug – Douglass Dickerman
Chess Opponent – Robbie Serrano

CREW
Executive Producer – Stevie Williams
Director / Writer / Editor – Christian Jaramillo
Director of Photography – Jacob Hale
Assistant Camera – Jun-Ting Zhou
Gaffer – Kanishk Grover
Sound Tech – Turner Curran
Costume Designer – Danielle Dinten
Production Manager – Austin Nunes
Colorist – Loren White
Sound Designer – Griffith James

PRODUCTION COMPANY
X2 Production

CAMERA
Sony FX3
Sony G 24-50mm Zoom
Sony GM 24-70mm Zoom
Sony GM 70-200mm Zoom
Color graded in DaVinci Resolve

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