Maya Butterfly: A Soprano’s Struggle Between Silence and Sound

Production Details

Title: Maya Butterfly

Format: Feature Film

Production Company:

Hail Mary Pictures

Otter House, Naas Road
Dublin
D22 Cr92
Ireland

rich@hailmarypictures.com
Phone: +353 87 982 7794

Village Films LTD

5th Floor, The Mill, 5-7 Conway St
Falls Road
Belfast
BT13 2DE
Northern Ireland

info@villagefilmco.com

Samsa Film

Rue De Luxembourg 238 C
Bertrange
L-8077
Luxembourg

bernard@samsa.lu
Phone: +352 45 19 601

Production Begins: Active Development

Filming Location: Ireland – Northern Ireland

Producer: Richard Bolger, Conor Barry, Paul Kennedy

Writer/Director: Edwina Casey

Synopsis: The film follows Maya, the daughter of deaf parents who was miraculously born with the gift of hearing. Choosing music as her life’s vocation, she’s now a young soprano struggling to make her way in the hyper-competitive world of opera. Facing the acute pressure to succeed, her hearing begins to fail her — a fact that she is desperate to hide. The film is set over the course of a single week, as an avant-garde production of Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” is visiting Maya’s opera house, bringing with it an opportunity for her to work with world-renowned director and feminist icon Jacqueline Rose — what the young singer believes might be her last chance to prove herself. As opening night approaches, Maya struggles to conceal her mounting hearing loss, with the director describing the film’s ratcheting tension as “a ticking clock all leading up to one moment” that could make or break the singer’s career.

Note: This production is not yet released.

About Maya Butterfly

Maya Butterfly is a feature film that explores the life of a young soprano navigating the challenges of the opera world. Born to deaf parents, Maya’s unique gift of hearing sets her apart, but also places her under immense pressure to excel. Her passion for music is tested as she grapples with impending hearing loss just as a significant production arrives at her opera house, offering her a pivotal opportunity. The story unfolds over a week leading up to the opening night of Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly,” showcasing Maya’s struggle to maintain her performance while concealing her struggles. The involvement of a renowned director further heightens the stakes, creating a tense atmosphere that encapsulates the critical moment that could define her future in the competitive field of opera.