Iris (2024)
In the short film “Iris,” a young couple embarks on a night in a remote forest in their van. When the young man briefly departs, their conversation in sign language reveals Iris to be deaf and mute. Once alone, Iris’ evening takes a sinister turn when she receives a series of ominous messages on her phone. These messages contain secretly taken photos of her in various locations, culminating in an image of the van at its current remote spot. It becomes clear that Iris is not alone. Fearing for her safety, she locks herself inside the van, draws the curtains shut, and turns off the lights, plunging herself into darkness and complete isolation.
Director: Michael J. Keplinger
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Flora Pauer as Iris |
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Wieland Lackinger as Oliver |
| Writing | Michael J. Keplinger | Writer |
| Sound | Dominik Kostolnik | Sound |
| Visual Effects | Michael J. Keplinger | Animation |
| Production | Alexandra Bogner | Production Manager |
| Editing | Helene Weiß | Assistant Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anna Neubauer | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Simona Ascher | Foley Artist |
| Sound | Katja Reichör | Location Sound Recordist |
| Directing | Michael J. Keplinger | Director |
| Editing | Michael J. Keplinger | Editor |
| Crew | Simona Ascher | Catering |
| Art | Michael J. Keplinger | Graphic Designer |
| Sound | Michael J. Keplinger | Music |
| Production | Simona Ascher | Production Assistant |
| Lighting | Kathrin Reisinger | Lighting Technician |
| Production | Kathrin Reisinger | Production Assistant |
| Sound | Michael J. Keplinger | Sound Designer |
| Production | Alexandra Bogner | Producer |
| Crew | Alexandra Bogner | Catering |
| Production | Helene Weiß | Casting Director |
| Production | Alexandra Bogner | Unit Manager |
| Camera | Helene Weiß | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Paul Lutz | BTS Photographer |
| Sound | Michael J. Keplinger | Foley Artist |
| Writing | Simona Ascher | Writer |
| Camera | Niklas Strahammer | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Paul Pontasch-Müller | Assistant Camera |
| Lighting | Anna Netouschek | Lighting Technician |
| Production | Michael J. Keplinger | Producer |
| Sound | Lea Ruthensteiner | Sound Assistant |
| Lighting | Sophie Schaller | Gaffer |
| Editing | Elisa Breitenbrunner | Assistant Editor |