Just A Game

For our third-year final film project, we set out to create a stylized short that explores the captivating world of online chess, where each move is a calculated decision and the board becomes a stage for strategic brilliance. This was our first time developing a short narrative film, and our goal was to focus on visual experimentation, with a strong emphasis on texturing, lighting, and modelling.

We wanted to push ourselves creatively and technically, using the game of chess as a metaphorical battlefield to explore dramatic composition and stylized aesthetics. While the visuals are intense and cinematic, the heart of the project lies in its playful spirit' reminding viewers that, at its core, it’s just a game.