– Complete production - filming 15-20 days of interviews & visuals with a professional crew. (cost: $150K)
• The Journey of Michael's Guitars - filming a photoshoot, roadtrip & public exhibit featuring Michael's guitars
• Final interviews in Mendocino, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Baltimore & Minneapolis
• Final visual sequences in Northern California & Oklahoma
– Complete a full rough cut - working full-time over 6-8 months to assemble the film (cost: $100K)
• Incorporate new interviews & visual sequences into existing rough cut of ACT III
• Review & edit all archive footage, home movies & musical performances
• Edit all interviews & visual sequences for ACT I & ACT II
• Host a “work-in-progress” screening to receive feedback from producer-level sponsors & advisors
– Raise completion funding & move towards a final cut & release
• Pitch the film to executive producers, distributors & investors
• Begin securing completion funding and/or a distribution partner
• Complete a fine cut of the film (cost: $100K)
• Submit the film to top-tier international film festivals
• Host a fine cut screening for sponsors & supporters
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Mischa Hedges & Brendan Hedges
Co-Directors, ORACLE: the Life & Music of Michael Hedges
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