Oracle
the Michael Hedges documentary
COMING IN 2027
A feature documentary about the life & music of Michael Hedges
Michael Hedges was a young musical prodigy with an emerging talent that would take him from small-town Oklahoma to Grammy award-winning artist.
He was a once-in-a-generation force would revolutionize the acoustic guitar and inspire a generation of musicians.
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THE FILM WILL INCLUDE:
– Intimate interviews with Michael’s family, friends, collaborators, fans and music journalists
– A wealth of archival materials/footage (Red Rocks, Wolf Trap, A&M Studios, Billboard Live)
– Bootlegs, home movies, never-before-seen interviews and backstage moments with Michael
– Fully restored and digitally-enhanced footage from Michael’s dazzling performances.
CURRENT STATUS
More than 25 interviews have been filmed with Michael’s close friends, family, collaborators and fans.
A rough cut of of the film is well underway, with more than 45 minutes of scenes for the film assembled.
The filmmakers are currently seeking executive producers, sponsors & partners to contribute the $250K in funding needed to complete production and edit a full rough cut of the film.
BEHIND THE SCENES
See updates on production & editing of the film and get a look behind the scenes of the making of ORACLE.
A Crowdfunding Campaign to fund production of Michael Hedges documentary
In March, we launched a 30-day crowdfunding campaign to fund production phase of ORACLE: the life & music of Michael Hedges
25 Years Since We Lost Michael
It’s been 25 years since we lost Michael. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of him. Here’s an update on the projects we’re working on to celebrate his life and music.
Filming the U.S. Guitar Orchestra in New York City
Behind-the-scenes filming the U.S. Guitar Orchestra rehearsing and performing “Because It’s There” by Michael Hedges.
David Crosby gives interview for Michael Hedges documentary
In May 2022, Mischa and Brendan Hedges completed an interview with David Crosby for the upcoming biographical documentary about Michael Hedges.
A Call for Sponsors
You’re invited to be among the first to contribute to Oracle, a documentary about the life and music of Michael Hedges.
An open letter Michael’s fans…
An open letter to friends, collaborators and fans of Michael Hedges, by Michael’s son Mischa
FILMMAKING TEAM
Mischa Hedges
Producer/Director, Editor
Mischa is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has appeared on PBS, Discovery, Hulu and Amazon Prime. He is Michael’s eldest son.
Brendan Hedges
Producer/Director, Writer
Brendan is a writer (WGA West) and director whose work has appeared on PBS, Apple TV, Amazon Prime and GooglePlay. He is Michael’s youngest brother.
Clare Major
Director of Photography
Clare is an award-winning cinematographer specializing in hand-held, camera work. Her work has appeared on HBO, PBS, Netflix, Discovery Channel and NYTimes.
Ling Mai
Cinematographer
Ling is an award-winning cinematographer specializing in music videos and television. His work has appeared on numerous broadcast outlets.
PARTNERS & ADVISORS
TrimTab Media
Production Company
TrimTab Media is an award-winning film production company & marketing agency founded by Michael’s son, Mischa Hedges.
They produce independent documentaries and branded content for progressive clients. Their films include Of The Sea, Women’s March, Ellavut Cimirtuq, Finding Home.
Intl. Documentary Association
Fiscal Sponsor (current)
The IDA supports nonfiction filmmaking and documentary creators through grants and funding programs.
They serve as the film’s current fiscal sponsor, enabling tax-deductible contributions to ORACLE from individuals, organizations and non-profit foundations.
Stropes Foundation, Inc
Fiscal Sponsor (2021-2024)
PROJECT ADVISORS
Josh Fox
Oscar-nominated filmmaker
Brian Malone
Emmy award-winning filmmaker
Mark Marshall
Producer, Free Willy trilogy
Louisa McCune
Journalist
Sergio De Acha
Associate Producer
STORY ADVISORS
Hilleary Burgess
Michael Hedges’ former manager
Bryan Lanser
Audio engineer at Apple Inc.
Randy Lutge
Michael Hedges & Windham Hill Records video archivist
Michael Manring
Recording artist, musician & Michael’s closest collaborator
John Stropes
Music educator, a leading authority on fingerstyle guitar
Jake White
Researcher & writer, Michael Hedges biography
Become a sponsor
This film is being funded in part by Michael’s family, friends, fans, businesses, nonprofits and foundations. A multi-year project of this magnitude requires a significant investment in a highly-talented filmmaking team, extensive footage/music licensing fees, and state-of-the-art restoration of archival materials.
Sponsorship packages start at $1,000, include various benefits and are tax-deductible.
Our nonprofit 501c3 fiscal sponsor is the International Documentary Association.
CHOOSE A SPONSOR LEVEL
Review 2025 sponsorship benefit packages and let us know how much you plan to contribute.
To make your contribution by paper check:
– Fill out the form to right so we can track your donation
– Make check out to:
“International Documentary Association (IDA)”
and write “Oracle Documentary 5439” in the memo
– Send check to:
International Documentary Association
Attention: Fiscal Sponsorship
3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1810
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2622
FILM SPONSORS
More than 1,000 individuals and organizations have contributed funding to make this film possible.
Official Sponsors contributing $1,000 or more are acknowledged below.
Executive Producers ($100,000+)
Seeking 2-4 sponsors or grants at this level
Associate Producers ($50,000+)
Seeking 2-4 sponsors or grants at this level
Sergio De Acha
Mischa Hedges
Contributing Producers ($25,000+)
Seeking 5-7 sponsors or grants at this level
Jeff & Bina Titus
Rainer Park
Ray-Yen Chang
William and Lelia Phillips
Graham Nash
Oracle Donors ($10,000+)
Seeking additional sponsors or grants at this level
The Harold Hamm Foundation
Kirkpatrick Foundation
Magic Farmer Donors ($5,000+)
Seeking additional sponsors or grants at this level
Michael Pascarello
Cynthi Stefenoni
Enid Arts Council
Jake White
Matthew King
Park Avenue Thrift
Phillips University Alumni Association
Rickover’s Dream Donors ($2,500+)
Bryan Owen • Bruce Howard • Calum Graham • Daniel P. DeLap • Enid High School Class of ’72 • Jeffrey Joe • Joan Shinkle • Karen Haskell • Kenneth Chow • Mark Dropkin • Ray D. Carroll • Robert Randleman • Tom Schotland
Chad Van Baalbergen• William Ackerman / Imaginary Road Studios • The George Winston Living Trust
Ragamuffin Donors ($1,000+)
Aaron Shearer Foundation • Andy McKee • Anthony & Phyllis Leocha • Arthur Goldliner • Ben Burgess • Bert Mackie
Bil King • Bryan Lanser • Carl Bennett • Chris & Amy Keeney • Christopher Sharron • D’Addario Foundation • Daniel King
David Cantrell • David Cook • David Taylor • Eldon James • Ethan Mayer • Iliani Matisse & Anne Richards • Janet Winterrose
Joel & Kelly Champlin • John Conover • Joseph & Shirley Rayburn • Joan & John D’Addario Foundation, Inc. • Hollace Brayer
The Harp Guitar Foundation • Kemi Nakabayashi • Lanakila Lesū • Laura Sefchik • Lillian Dignan • Mark Allen • Mark Whidden • Martin Kretzmann • Martin Posen • Matt Guthrie DeLange • Michael Farrell • Michael “Bootz” Bootzin • Michelle Green • Mindy Rosenfeld • Nick Peters • Pazala Foundation • Anonymous • Pete Moylan • Rich & Geri Cook • Richard Campagna • Roger & Carolyn Lang • Scott & Christy Williams • Takao Inoue • Thomas Thompson • Valerio Piccolo • Veston Rowe • Ibanez Guitars • Simon Clark • Richard Kozak • Ronald E. Hammer, PhD • William Threadgill • Roxane Hreha • Alan Sayre • Michael & Luann Simon • Scott Swift • Scott Harrison • Steve Vai
SPECIAL THANKS
2025 Sustaining Sponsors (become one today!)
Sergio De Acha • David Cantrell • Kenneth Chow • Daniel DeLap • Mark Dropkin • Michael Farrell • Michelle Green
Scott Harrison • Bruce Howard • Takao Inoue • Daniel King • Richard Kozak • Eric Neel • Brian Lanser • Pete Moylan
Suzy Morgan • Graham Nash • Eric Neel • Roy Ola • Rainer Park • Michael Pascarello • William & Lelia Phillips
Tom Schotland • Laura Sefchik • Joan Shinkle • Scott Swift •Jeffrey & Bina Titus • Chad Van Baalbergen • Jake White
2024 Sustaining Sponsors
Ben Burgess • Daniel P. DeLap • Denny Rauen • Chris & Amy Keeney • Laura Sefchik • Lillian Dignan • Graham Nash • Jake White • Jane Tanaka • Jeffrey Joe • Joan Shinkle • John C. Tarlton and Jennifer S.F. Dearborn • Mathew King • Mark Dropkin • Rainer Park • Robert Randleman • Ryan Knowlin • Sergio De Acha • Sherri Clearlake • Steve Vai • William Threadgill • William & Lelia Phillips • Phillips University Alumni Association • Michael & Luann Simon
All supporters will be acknowledged in the film’s end credits.
