Buried in Silence

Years have passed since Abraham first became a creature of the night and lost his best friend, Josh. When a new lead emerges, he turns to Twixit in hopes of piecing together the clues that will finally lead him to his greatest adversary, Dracula, and allow him to avenge Josh's murder. Along the way, he crosses paths with Veronica, whose mysterious motives make her a formidable obstacle.  

The second installment in the Silence Trilogy follows Abraham (Joe Hall) in the present day as he relentlessly searches for the clues needed to find Dracula. The film introduces several new additions to the mythology, including James Immordino as the sleezy and villainous Twixit, accompanied by his equally suspicious assistant (Miranda Dorais). Returning from previous installments is Veronica (Brianna D'Ambra), one of Dracula's mind-controlled servants, who becomes a dangerous complication in Abraham's quest for vengeance.   

As the trilogy's middle chapter, the film delivers a tense, gritty, and emotionally charged story that constantly challenges Abraham's morality. Is he truly the hero, or has his obsession turned him into something far more frightening?  

Directed by Jonathan Pineda, this marks his ninth short film and fourth entry in the BCVU. Drawing inspiration from classic film noir thrillers, Pineda crafts an atmosphere reminiscent of a 1940s crime epic while embracing the visual aesthetic of early-2000s digital filmmaking. In collaboration with cinematographer Ricky Ares, the film was shot almost entirely on an iPhone 16 Pro Max, continuing Pineda's creative tradition of using a different camera for each project to establish a distinct visual style and atmosphere. Supported by a dedicated cast and crew, the team has created a suspenseful, visually distinctive, and exciting new chapter in the BCVU.  

Can Abraham be trusted?  

Welcome to the middle chapter of the Silence Trilogy…  Buried in Silence.