18
A cinematic inquiry into Steve Reich’s foundational masterpiece, Music for 18 Musicians, 50 years after its inception.
This documentary investigates the piece's form, influences and legacy through interviews with key musicians and critics, intercutting these insights with diverse visuals, including dance choreography, formalistic visuals, avant-garde archival images, etc., in a collage style that embodies the experimental spirit of 1970s downtown New York artistic scene.
Help Bring 18 to Life
To bring this film to completion, we rely directly on a community of patrons, listeners, and champions who recognize the historic importance of Steve Reich’s work. 18 is designed to be both an immersive cinematic experience and an educational testament to a piece of music that fundamentally altered modern composition.
Your support directly funds essential production costs, including:
Production Personnel & Equipment: Hiring cinematographers, sound recordists, and equipment packages to capture live performances and interviews.
International Production Travel: Funding travel to Europe to conduct key interviews with major cultural figures whose work reflects Reich’s influence—such as Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and renowned Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker (who created the iconic dance work Rain set to Music for 18 Musicians).
In-Kind Industry Support: We are proud to collaborate with the award-winning post-production house Lost Planet, who are partnering with us at special reduced rates to ensure the film receives the creative editing and visual polish it deserves.
100% Tax-Deductible Giving
Our project is fiscally sponsored by the International Documentary Association (IDA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This means that all financial contributions made to 18 are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Every dollar contributed goes directly into funding the completion of this film.
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