Mischa is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who has worked as a producer, director, cinematographer and editor on more than 10 documentary films. He is available as a freelance producer, director, editor or cinematographer for funded documentary projects that align with his values.
The eldest son of Midwestern musicians/educators, Michael Hedges was a young musical prodigy – with an emerging talent that would take him from small-town Oklahoma to Baltimore’s Peabody Conservatory, and Carnegie Hall.
Mostly known as a once-in-a-generation force that would revolutionize the acoustic guitar, perhaps Michael’s truest story and lasting legacy is that of an important twentieth-century composer.
ROLE: Co-Producer, Co-Director, Editor, Additional Cinematography
Yupik Pronounciation: Shla-vut sche-mik-tuk
As an archeological team digs to save cultural artifacts from rising sea levels in her coastal village, a Yupik filmmaker explores her tribe’s relationship with its language, subsistence hunting and gathering practices and cultural traditions in Alaska.
Role: Executive Producer, Co-Director, Cinematographer
A father and daughter explore their Tatar heritage and the story of their family’s migration from Russia to the United States.
Role: Supervising Producer
On January 21, 2017, hundreds of thousands of women marched on Washington, DC. The same day, hundreds of sister marches took place across the country and around the world. For some, it was their first time marching, for others, the continuation of a decades-long fight for human rights, dignity, and justice. For all, it was an opportunity to make their voices heard. It was the largest one-day protest in U.S. history.
ROLE: Co-Producer, Director, Cinematographer (San Francisco unit)
Struggling to revive a fading way of life, fishermen and entrepreneurs are creating new models for how to support sustainably produced seafood. Of the Sea tells the story of California fishing communities and presents a compelling story of the future of local, sustainable seafood. What can we learn from fishermen about the ocean and our relationship to it?
ROLE: Co-Producer, Director, Editor, Additional Cinematography
Twenty-five retired high school teachers reflect on their careers, the lives that they impacted, the students that changed them - and the pressing issues that confront schools today...the past, the present, the future of education.
ROLE: Editor
A documentary about music artist Yuval Ron - and the peacemaking work he does by brining together musicians from difference cultures and religions around the world.
Role: Director, Editor, Additional Cinematographer
A documentary about Resurrecting Antique Methods in Modern Photography.
ROLE: Assistant Editor
Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense of his inability to help his patients.
A narrative feature film featuring Kevin Spacey and Jesse Plemons.
ROLE: Assistant Editor
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A man prepares with his family for the end of his life. Produced for Elevate Films.
Role: Director
Produced for Elevate Films’ 48-hour film festival in 2007.
A documentary about your food. Produced and directed by Mischa Hedges, Sustainable Table is a feature documentary that takes an unadulterated look into the food you eat.
Role: Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
