Michael J. Keplinger (born November 10, 1999) is an Austrian musician and filmmaker.
Michael J. Keplinger | |
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![]() Keplinger at Crossing Europe 2024 | |
Background information | |
Also known as | MJK |
Born | Linz, Austria | November 10, 1999
Occupation(s) |
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Labels | DIEgital Records |
Website | mjk-media |
Biography
editMichael J. Keplinger was born on November 10, 1999 in Linz, Upper Austria.[1] Inspired by the music of the Beatles from an early age,[2] Keplinger began learning to play the guitar at the age of eight, followed by other string and keyboard instruments.[3] At the age of 10, Keplinger began to produce his first full music albums in the basement of the family home. He is also enthusiastic about films and filmmaking early on.[2]
His 2019 experimental music video False Neon God, debuts at the Crossing Europe Film Festival 2020,[4][5] one of the largest film festivals in Austria.[6] Also in 2020, Keplinger independently releases the single Pick Up Your Cross (and follow me) with an accompanying hand-animated music video.[7][3] This work is awarded The “Levi” Award for The Best Music Video at the Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival the following year,[8] where it receives high praise by the four-member jury,[9] and is awarded several times by VÖFA – Austrian member of the Union Internationale du Cinéma.[10][11]
His first narrative short film Allerseelen premieres at the Crossing Europe Film Festival in 2022[12] and subsequently wins Best Super Short Experimental at the Flatness Film Awards 2022,[13] Best Horror/Thriller Film at the Austrian Filmfestival 2022 as well as several awards from VÖFA in 2023.[14] For Allerseelen, Keplinger serves as director, composer and screenwriter in addition to his involvement in editing and sound design.[15]
For his second narrative short film Iris, Keplinger again serves as director, composer, screenwriter and sound designer, among other roles. The film once more premieres at the Crossing Europe Film Festival 2024[16] and again earns Keplinger several awards from the VÖFA as well as the prestigious Creative Video Award by the Zawinul Foundation For Achievement.[17][18]
In 2024, Keplinger signs with Upper Austrian record label Diegital Records. His debut single Passing Through, mastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios in London, is released on May 31, 2024.[19] The single is distributed by Sony Music Entertainment.[20][21] In June, a music video for Passing Through, shot on 16mm film and directed by Keplinger, is released.[22]
Outside of his work in film and music, Keplinger runs the company MJK Media e.U. and teaches as a lecturer at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences.[23]
Discography
editSingles
- Passing Through (2024, Diegital Records)[21]
Filmography
editOnly directorial efforts are listed below.
Narrative short films
Music videos
Accolades
editYear | Award/Category | Work | Status | |
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2021 | Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival | The “Levi” Award for The Best Music Video | Pick Up Your Cross (and follow me) | Won[30] |
Golden Wire | Short Film | Allerseelen | Nominated[31] | |
2022 | Landesmeisterschaft für Oberösterreich und Salzburg[32] | Gold medal | Pick Up Your Cross (and follow me) | Won[33] |
Special award for a remarkable idea | Won[33] | |||
Festival der österreichischen Filmautoren[34] | Bronze medal | Won[35] | ||
Flatness Film Awards | Best Super Short Experimental | Allerseelen | Won[36] | |
Austrian Filmfestival | Best Horror/Thriller Film | Won[37] | ||
2023 | Festival der Film-Autoren von Oberösterreich und Salzburg[32] | Gold medal | Won[38] | |
Special award for a remarkable idea (with Simona Ascher) | Won[38] | |||
Festival der österreichischen Filmautoren[34] | silver medal | Won[39] | ||
Special award for remarkable sound design | Nominated[39] | |||
Special award for remarkable picture design (with Niklas Strahammer) | Nominated[39] | |||
Special award for remarkable narrative | Nominated[39] | |||
Golden Wire | Sound and Music | Passing Through | Won[20] | |
2024 | Festival der Film-Autoren[40] | Provincial champion for Upper Austria | Iris | Won[41] |
Gold medal | Won[41] | |||
Special award for remarkable direction | Won[41] | |||
Special award for remarkable sound design | Won[41] | |||
Special award for remarkable picture design (with Niklas Strahammer) | Won[41] | |||
Festival der Österreichischen Film-Autoren[42] | Silver medal | Won[43] | ||
Zawinul Foundation For Achievement | Creative Video Award | Won[18] |
References
edit- ^ "Student siegt bei Kurzfilmfestival Ca' Foscari" (in German). 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ a b "Engerwitzdorfer dreht Musikvideos und Filme". Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ a b "Talentierter FH-Schüler: Engerwitzdorfer gewann Musikvideopreis in Venedig" (in German). 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ ""False Neon God" – Diplomarbeitsprojekt schafft es ins Filmfestival Crossing Europe". HTL1 Bau und Design Linz. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "False Neon God - Michael Julian Keplinger". Crossing Europe (in German). Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "Crossing Europe: Auf der Leinwand Lebenswelten und neue Blickwinkel aus ganz Europa entdecken". Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ Michael J. Keplinger (2021-02-07). "Pick Up Your Cross (and follow me): Musikvideo". MJK-Design. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "Erfolg in Venedig – Preis für FH-Studenten" (in German). 3 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "THE WINNERS OF THE CA' FOSCARI SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2021". Ca' Foscari Short. 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "VÖFA - Verband Österreichischer Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung". Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "VÖFA - Verband Österreichischer Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung". Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "ALLERSEELEN". Crossing Europe. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "WINNERS". Flatness Film Awards. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "VÖFA - Verband Österreichischer Film-Autoren – Video". Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ Michael J. Keplinger (2022-02-14). "Allerseelen: Preisgekrönter Kurzfilm (Michael J. Keplinger)". MJK-Design. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ "Iris | Crossing Europe". www.crossingeurope.at (in German). Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Verband der Österreichischen Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ a b "Résumé". MJK Media e.U. (in German). Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Linzer in den legendären "Beatles Abbey Road Studios"!". www.liferadio.at. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ a b "Passing Through". MJK Media e.U. (in German). Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ a b "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ a b Passing Through (Music), 2024-06-02, retrieved 2024-05-31
- ^ "Keplinger Michael, BSc". St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (in German). Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Keplinger, Michael J. (2021-11-02), Allerseelen (Short, Horror, Mystery), Florentina Leitner, Magdalena Mayr, retrieved 2024-05-31
- ^ Keplinger, Michael J. (2024-05-02), Iris (Short, Thriller), Flora Pauer, Wieland Lackinger, retrieved 2024-05-31
- ^ Passing Through (Music), 2024-06-02, retrieved 2024-05-31
- ^ Pick Up Your Cross (and follow me) (Music), 2020-08-29, retrieved 2024-05-31
- ^ "Honolulu, Baby!". MJK Media e.U. (in German). Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "Impromptu Sessions". MJK Media e.U. (in German). Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "Erfolg in Venedig – Preis für FH-Studenten" (in German). 3 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Internationaler Erfolg für Student Michael J. Keplinger" (in German). 16 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ a b VÖFA-Landesmeisterschaft
- ^ a b "VÖFA - Verband Österreichischer Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung" (in German). Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ a b VÖFA-Staatsmeisterschaft
- ^ "VÖFA - Verband Österreichischer Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung" (in German). Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Flatness Film Awards - Winners". Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Austrian Filmfestival" (in German). Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ a b "VÖFA - Verband Österreichischer Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung" (in German). Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ a b c d Verband Österreichischer Film-Autoren. "VÖFA - Verband Österreichischer Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung" (in German). Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ VÖFA-Landesmeisterschaft für OÖ & Salzburg
- ^ a b c d e "Verband der Österreichischen Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ VÖFA state championship 2024
- ^ "Verband der Österreichischen Film-Autoren – Veranstaltung". www.filmautoren.at. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
External links
edit- mjk-media.com – official Website
- Michael J. Keplinger – official IMDb profile
- filmfreeway.com/mjk-media – official FilmFreeway profile