The Grandmaster

The Grandmaster is a drama and thriller centered on Benjamin, a man with a background in financial fraud. Seeking a clean slate, he relocates to the Highlands under a different identity. While volunteering at a local chess club, he struggles between the desire to integrate into his new community and the temptation to return to his previous criminal habits.

This short film, with a runtime of seven minutes, was produced in the United Kingdom by Blackloch Productions. It was written and directed by Arron Ross. The cast features Nathan Barr in the lead role of Benjamin, appearing alongside Juliet Kelly as Charlie, Emily Moule as Kim, Natalie Rattray as Lila, and Brian Thompson as Joey.