Into The Silence

Across the acid house rave movement in 1990s Ireland, a young DJ confronts the echoes of a life-altering event to rediscover his passion in a time of chaos.

  • Michael Antonio Keane
    Director
    Covid Éire, Dolce Far Niente
  • Michael Antonio Keane
    Writer
    Covid Éire, Dolce Far Niente
  • Caitriona Boyd
    Producer
    Benji
  • Indah O'Reilly
    Producer
    Party Favour, Fair City, Clean Sweep, Twig
  • Fiachra Cotter
    Director Of Photography
    Light After Loss, Showtime, Alive Again
  • Ronan Murphy
    Editor
    Into The Silence
  • Daire Smiddy
    Sound Design
    Of The Son, For Seamus
  • Shannon Pierce
    Gaffer
    Wednesday, Party Favour
  • Indah O'Reilly
    1st Assistant Director
  • Gabriele Liotta
    Composer
  • Michael O'Sullivan
    Composer
  • Ruth Hayes
    Key Cast
    Swing Bout, Beyond The Woods
  • Daniel Soluns
    Key Cast
    The Teacher
  • Louis Martin
    Key Cast
  • Conor Hackett
    Key Cast
    Cavity
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Historical
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The National Film School at IADT
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Mallow Arts Festival
    Mallow, Cork
    Ireland
    July 25, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Windmill Lane (Premiere)
    Dublin
    Ireland
    July 17, 2025
    Irish Premiere
  • 16th Underground International Film Festival
    Dublin
    Ireland
    September 7, 2025
    Official Selection
  • IndieCork International Film Festival
    Cork
    Ireland
    October 5, 2025
    Cork Premiere
    Official Selection
  • New Genesis International Film Festival
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
    September 25, 2025
    United Kingdom Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Sirius Arts Exhibition
    Cobh, Co.Cork
    Ireland
    December 13, 2025
  • National Lasta Festival
    Longord
    Ireland
    Official Selection
  • Galway Generation Film Fleadh
    Galway
    Ireland
    November 25, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Waterford International Film Festival
    Waterford
    Ireland
    November 15, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Underground Cinema Film Awards
    Dublin
    Ireland
    November 15, 2025
    Winner - Best Student Film
Director Biography - Michael Antonio Keane

Michael Antonio Keane is a Cork born Irish/Spanish film director and screenwriter currently studying for a BA (Hons) in Film at the National Film School (IADT). He brings a multilingual, cross-cultural perspective to his work, with a strong commitment to Irish stories and themes. Michael’s work explores personal and socially resonant subjects, grounded in a deep connection to Ireland’s cultural and cinematic landscape.

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Director Statement

Into The Silence explores the intertwined themes of resilience, recovery, and the healing power of creativity. Bastien's journey through trauma is depicted through his music, a coping mechanism that serves as an ode to the friend he has lost. The transformative role of music, which becomes Bastien's sanctuary, reveals how creativity can be a powerful tool for healing. Simultaneously, the film delves into friendship and loss, as well as the tension between the passion of DJ-ing and the dangers of rave culture. These dualities form the heart of the narrative, as Bastien confronts his trauma while navigating the risks and rewards of his world.