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Keanu Reeves Backs Chess Documentary by Young Filmmaker

4/9/2026

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Keanu Reeves, the actor, became executive producer for Madwomen’s Game after replying to Bianca Mitchell-Avila’s 2021 email.
Bianca Mitchell-Avila, now 21, conceived the project at 16 to showcase women in chess.
Director Zach Zamboni developed the film from a student project with Reeves providing mentorship.
The documentary premieres at the Miami Film Festival on April 16.
Mitchell-Avila and Reeves hope for an in-person chess battle in the future.

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Story summary

Keanu Reeves, the actor, became executive producer for Madwomen’s Game after replying to Bianca Mitchell-Avila’s 2021 email.
Bianca Mitchell-Avila, now 21, conceived the project at 16 to showcase women in chess.
Director Zach Zamboni developed the film from a student project with Reeves providing mentorship.
The documentary premieres at the Miami Film Festival on April 16.
Mitchell-Avila and Reeves hope for an in-person chess battle in the future.