The progress made on Oracle: the Life & Music of Michael Hedges has been made possible by our Official Sponsors and more than 1,000 contributors to our 2023 crowdfunding campaign. The initial support from these contributions has helped us complete the first half of production for Oracle, and begin editing the film.
We need to raise a total of $200K to complete the 1st phase of editing and fund the 2nd half of production (15 more days of filming are needed to complete production). Then we’ll move into the final phase of editing the film. The sooner we can raise these funds, the more likely we’ll be able to stay on track to premiere the film next year.
Several new sponsorships have been recently been secured for the film, including from one of our ‘Contributing Sponsors,’ who generously offered a $15,000 match! (full match raised as of 8/27/24)
“We encounter many people and experiences during our lifetime that touch us so profoundly. And for those of us familiar with Michael’s talent, his genius, and his charisma – we now have an opportunity through this film to show the world how special he truly was during his short time on this planet. This is an opportunity for each one of us to collaborate in the telling of his story and to help carve out his legacy for many generations to come. As a way to encourage everyone to be a part of the making of this film, I am offering to match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000 – until September 15.“
– Sergio De Acha
Sponsor Level – “Contributing Producer”
Oracle: the Life & Music of Michael Hedges
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
Help us reach the next fundraising goal of $200,000, which will fund continued editing, and the 2nd half of production of Oracle: the Life & Music of Michael Hedges. Your contribution is tax deductible.
$100 contributors receive 40% off one merch item from MichaelHedges.com
$500 contributors receive a FREE merch item from MichaelHedges.com
$1,000+ contributors receive both incentives above and Official Sponsor* status
*Sponsor benefits:
- A monthly sponsor update, featuring exclusive details about production (via email)
- Early access to a monthly Behind The Scenes blog with photos/videos for supporters
- Your name on the film’s website & end credits as “Sustaining Sponsor”
- An item from Michael’s recording studio (Book, CD or Tape) w/ certificate of authenticity
- A 24×36 film poster (upon release of film)
- FREE Access to 3 full Michael Hedges concert films for streaming (upon release of film)
- FREE Access to all ORACLE supporter events
- PLUS more benefits depending upon sponsorship level
Watch the ORACLE fundraising trailer below
IN PRODUCTION: The first documentary about Grammy Award winning guitarist Michael Hedges since his untimely death in 1997. Directed by his son and brother, the story of Michael’s life & music career will be told by his family, close friends, collaborators & fans, with never-before-seen footage & unreleased music.*
*contains footage captured and edited in 2022 only – not recent material
