Michael J. Keplinger

The new EP

‘THE WORDS AT PLAY’

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A year ago, I wrote a song somewhere between takeoff and landing on a flight to London. By the time it was recorded, this one song had grown into five.

I set out to direct a video for one of the songs. Yet again, one soon turned to five.

So this is it – Five songs. Five videos. One journey.

And very soon, it’s all yours…

— mjk

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Michael J. Keplinger is an
Austrian filmmaker & musician.

His films have been showcased internationally at 40+ film festivals where they have garnered praise for their unique storytelling and audiovisual expression.

As a musician, Michael J. Keplinger—often abbreviated to MJK—is set to release his upcoming single The Words At Play on 22 May 2026 across all streaming platforms. Collectively, his work is recognized for its quiet intensity, and has received 20+ awards. Always exploring new ideas, Michael J. Keplinger strives to create work that feels both personal and universal.

Recent Music

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The Words At Play

Single / 22 May 2026

Passing Through EP

Extended Play / 7 November 2025

More Than Kind

Single / 11 October 2024

The Words At Play

The lead single off the new EP

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Written on a plane to London and shaped in the aftermath of a personal turning point, The Words At Play became the foundation for an entire EP and accompanying Visual EP.

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Recent Films

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Elendiger Bär

dir. Niklas Strahammer

Short Film / Upcoming Sound Design

Hallway

dir. Niklas Strahammer

Short Film / Upcoming Sound Design

IRIS

Short Film / 2 May 2024

IRIS

Award-winnding short film

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IRIS uses narrative means to draw us into the nerve-wrecking story. It plays excellently with suspense and uncertainty. (…) An absolutely thrilling film.

Buntingford Shorts 2025

(…) The music was used discretely, without ever getting loud. it was more intense, but still quiet. (…) superbly done.

Festival der Film-Autoren 2024

Michael J. Keplinger is an
Austrian filmmaker & musician.