Wild
Heart Films
proudly
presents...
A Laura Sherman
Production
Directed by Mandy Wildman
Laura Sherman, once
active in tournament chess, recently entered the world of
filmaking and decided to write a screenplay about the
average tournament player and his or her passion for the
game! In The Open is about six friends who get together for a local tournament, improving their lives and their games. Each character has their own story that intertwines with the others. The friends are all very different in personality and interestes, but they have the common love of the game to bind them together. |
An entertaining article
about In The Open was recently featured in Chess Life! Click here to read the article in its entirerty! |
Eric C. Johnson's review of the film can be found here! |
Don Trimble, a chess organizer from St Petersburg Florida, attended the black tie premiere for "In the Open" and wrote a review from a chess enthusiasts viewpoint. Click here to read his review! | Interested
in knowing a little more about Wild Heart Films? If so, click here. |
Here's an open letter to the USCF, from Mandy Wildman of Wild Heart Films and the director of "In The Open." | Contact Laura herself
for copies of the film or for any questions about it that
you may have! She is currently charging just $28.95 per copy and that includes the cost of shipping! |