For A While is a drama short film by Kilian Mayer. According to him, the film deals with the slow death of a part of oneself: »You dream about each other, the new reality sets in only slowly. One blames oneself for the problems of the other. Like a ghost, it haunts one’s head day and night. (…) If anyone asks when the film is set: I don’t remember, some time ago.«
The For A While Premiere
The film’s premiere took place premiered at E_Cube in Eisenstadt, Austria, in the presence of cast & crew and Eisenstadt mayor Thomas Steiner on April 28, 2024.
Michael J. Keplinger’s single Passing Through, which plays a key role in the film, was premiered as well. Both projects garnered nominations for Golden Wire awards the previous year, with Passing Through winning in the sound & music category.

2 Awards & Nominations
- Nominated: Creative Video Award
Zawinul Foundation for Achievement (Austria/USA, 2024) - Nominated: Film & TV production
Golden Wire (Austria, 2023)
2 Festivals & Screenings
- Kalakari Film Fest (India, 2025)
- Golden Wire (Austria, 2023)
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