Queen of Cactus Cove
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Plot summary
Teenage chess champ Billie (Alia Shawkat) faces the prospect of defeat for the first time when she faces her best friend (Alex Frost) at the biggest chess tournament of her career.Cast
- Alia ShawkatAlia ShawkatAlia Martine Shawkat is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Maeby Fünke in the Fox series Arrested Development.- Personal life :...
as Billie - Alex FrostAlex FrostAlex 'Frosty' Frost is an American actor.Frost was born in Portland, Oregon. His parents are Debbie and Jack, and he has an older brother named Chris. Frost is currently living in London....
as Achak - Jill Andre as Evelyn
- Marilyn Rising as Nina
- Ryan Freeman as Tom
- Linda PorterLinda Porter (actress)Linda Porter is an American character actress. Porter has appeared in numerous feature films, television programs, advertisements and music videos...
as Mrs. Wadsworth - Don PotterDon PotterDonald Steele Potter , was an English sculptor, wood carver, potter and teacher.-Early life:Don Potter was born in Newington, near Sittingbourne, Kent, the son of a school teacher, and attended a private school...
as Tournament Director - Alice Ensor as Mrs. Beal
- Katie Lee Harper as Chess player
Awards
The film won the following awards:- Triumph Award at the 2006 Angelus Awards Student Film Festival
- Jimmy Stewart Crystal Heart Memorial Award at the 2007 Heartland Film FestivalHeartland Film FestivalThe Heartland Film Festival is a film festival held each October in Indianapolis, Indiana. First held in 1992, its goal is to "recognize and honor filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."In May 2007, Heartland...
- DGA Director Award at the 2006 Moondance International Film FestivalMoondance International Film FestivalThe Moondance International Film Festival is an independent annual film festival and awards competition that takes place in the fall in Boulder, Colorado...
- Audience Award at the 2006 Newport International Film FestivalNewport International Film FestivalNewport International Film Festival was an annual film festival in Newport, Rhode Island, established in 1998 .The Newport Film Festival was generally held the first week in June and featured various international films at several local cinemas...