Mischa Hedges is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. He has worked as a producer, director, editor and marketing/communications strategist. He specializes in telling uplifting stories that raise awareness and inspire people to take action on the most important issues of our time.
He is the Founder & Executive Producer at TrimTab Media, a creative agency that produces impactful documentaries and works with progressive brands and non-profit organizations to tell their stories and connect with their audiences. Since 2011, he has led TrimTab Media’s creative team in the development, production and editing of documentaries, branded content, marketing campaigns, live streaming & events.
Mischa grew up in the coastal redwoods of Northern California. He has lived and worked in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Mendocino and Boston, and currently lives in Santa Rosa, CA with his wife, Lillie and their son. He spends his free time outdoors: trail running, cycling, surfing, camping and exploring mountains, forests, rivers and coastlines of California.
Mischa holds a B.A. in Film Production from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, an M.B.A in Sustainable Enterprise from Dominican University of California, and technical certificates from AVID Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud and Final Cut Pro.
Mischa is available as a freelance producer, director, editor or cinematographer for documentary films and values-aligned branded content (see roles & rates)