Our Films
This is a partial list of the current and past projects that Michael Wiese has made since the mid-60’s.
In Pre-Production
Bali Brothers
Director/Co-Writer
When Nick goes missing, he is found in Bali by Eddie, his adopted brother. Old wounds are opened up when they both fall in love with the same village girl – an apprentice to the shaman- with real magical powers. Will Nick accept the “unseen world” – which his bi-polar brother can see – in order to save Eddie from madness and Bali from cataclysmic destruction.
In Release
The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas: A Pilgrimage to The Oracle Lake
Director/Writer
A remarkable pilgrimage which visits the sacred sites of the Dalai Lamas in Tibet. This fascinating journey explores the caves, monasteries and power places where the early Buddhist masters meditated and achieved enlightenment. At an altitude of over 17,000 feet – it looks down into the famous oracle lake of Lhamo Lhatso where every Dalai Lama has had prophetic visions.
Field of Fish
Co-Director/Co-Editor
A short film follows the last great adventures of The Witchey Eye Gang as they spy on the grown-ups in a Cornish fishing village and befriend Jeremiah Jolliff, who fishes from his boat in a field. Narrated by Sir Ian Holm.
Diet for a New America
Executive Producer
Genesis Award for “Best PBS Documentary-1991”), based on John Robbin’s Pulitzer nominated book. John Robbins, son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice-cream empire, presents an exploration of the American food industry and how an animal-based diet is killing Americans and destroying the enviroment.
Shirley MacLaine’s Inner Workout
Producer/Director
Shirley MacLaine guides the viewer on open-eye meditations based on the ancient Chakra system. American Film Institute award for “Best New Age” video and on the best-selling video charts for years.
Strawberry Fields (1985-88)
Executive-in-charge of Production
An incomplete animated feature film a la “Yellow Submarine” with Beatles’ songs performed by Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Robert Palmer, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Crosby-Stills-Nash. Voices of Debra Winger and Steve Guttenberg as Michele and Jude.
The Beach Boys: An American Band
Executive Producer
A “rockumentary” on the ups and downs and darkside of the Beach Boys with over 43 classic songs.
Dolphin Adventure
Director/Producer
An underwater feature documentary (PBS/BBC) of interspecies communication experiments with a school of wild dolphins in the Bahamas. Shown in over 35 countries, numerous awards.
Radiance: The Experience of Light
Producer
A new age classic that explores the light that surrounds mystics and holy men.
Hardware Wars
Hardware Wars
Producer/Cinematographer
A popular short film parody of “Star Wars” which reached cult status, launched the “fan film” genre and became one of the top grossing short films of all time. Winner of 15 First Place awards, George Lucas called it his “favorite parody of Star Wars”. Rereleased as a DVD packed with new special features from satiric genius Ernie Fosselius.
Silver Box (1974)
Director
An autobiographical journey of the young filmmaker’s life including travels in Japan, Java, Bali, India, Nepal, East Africa, Egypt and Greece. A journey of the soul through time and space.
Messages, Messages
Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
Made with Steven Arnold and premiered by Salvador Dali in New York City, this homage to surrealism was invited to “Director’s Fortnight” at the Cannes International Film Festival. The film was Wiese and Arnold’s thesis film at The San Francisco Art Institute.