Michael Hedges documentary “Oracle” seeks additional producers
Michael Hedges is considered one of the most influential acoustic guitarists of our time. After he passed away in a car accident in 1997, his music influenced a whole new generation of fingerstyle guitarists, and he remains a “guitar hero” to musicians everywhere.
For the past 3 years, the award-winning production company TrimTab Media has been developing, producing and editing a feature-length documentary about Grammy award-winning guitarist and composer Michael Hedges
The filmmakers are seeking additional producers and financial backers to help them raise the next $250,000 of the budget, enabling them to complete production and a full rough cut of Oracle.
Interviews for the documentary have been completed with Michael’s close friends and family, as well as musicians Graham Nash, David Crosby, Will Ackerman, Michael Manring, Barbara Higbie and Michael Gulezian, all friends and collaborators of Hedges.
Interviews have also been completed with contemporary fingerstyle players who were influenced by Michael, including Andy McKee, Jon Gomm, Mike Dawes, Trevor Gordon Hall, Stanley Jordan, and Calum Graham.
Behind the scenes photos from the production & editing of ORACLE: the Life & Music of Michael Hedges:
The filmmakers are seeking additional producers and financial backers to help them raise the next $250,000 of the budget. This phase of funding will enable them to complete production and a full rough cut of Oracle.
Producer-level supporters of the project will help to shape the film’s completion by viewing work-in-progress cuts of the film and providing feedback, helping the filmmakers secure additional $10,000 – $25,000 sponsorships, bringing on additional producers to the project, and/or contributing directly to the film at the producer level ($25,000 – $100,000). Producers will be recognized in the film’s credits, website, poster, and at all screenings of the film.
Producer-level contributions are tax-deductible when made through the film’s fiscal sponsor, the International Documentary Association.
For more information and to learn more about the film’s concept, timeline and budget, interested producers & backers can contact the filmmakers to setup a meeting and view in-progress scenes from the film using the contact form below.
Use the form below to contact the filmmakers and learn more about joining the project as a Producer:
Become a 2025 Sustaining Sponsor
Choose one of the following options:
1. One-Time Donation – make a $1,000+ tax-deductible contribution
2. Monthly Supporter – pledge $100/month for 12 months ($1,200 total)
3. Increase Your Sponsorship Level – If you’re an existing supporter, level up & access additional sponsor benefits!
Official Sponsor Benefits
$1,000 Contributors receive:
– Acknowledgement on the film’s website & closing credits
– Access to monthly sponsor updates & behind-the-scenes blog
– Two VIP tickets to Supporter Premiere, Concert & Reception
– One signed 24×36 official poster & one BluRay DVD
– FREE streaming access to three, Michael Hedges concert films
– A personal item from Michael’s studio (book, cd or tape)
Additional sponsor benefits available at $2,500+ levels
PLUS, all 2025 Sustaining Sponsors receive these exclusive benefits:
– FREE VIP Access to all 2025 fundraising & sponsor events*
– Michael Hedges beanie or cap
– Limited edition 2025 Sustaining Sponsor T-Shirt (see design below!)
2025 Sustaining Sponsors
Sergio De Acha • David Cantrell • Kenneth Chow • Daniel DeLap • Mark Dropkin • Michael Farrell • Scott Harrison
Bruce Howard • Takao Inoue • Richard Kozak • Eric Neel • Brian Lanser • Pete Moylan • Suzy Morgan • Eric Neel • Roy Ola
Rainer Park • Tom Schotland • Laura Sefchik • Joan Shinkle • Scott Swift • Jeffrey & Bina Titus • Chad Van Baalbergen
Join this year’s supporters by making a contribution today!
“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.”
– Sergio De Acha Contributing Producer
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 – does not include new interviews & visuals captured from 2023-2024.
