18 - A documentary about Music for 18 Musicians

18 is an upcoming documentary by Tokyo / Vermont celebrating the 50th anniversary of Steve Reich’s masterwork, Music for 18 Musicians. Through key performance footage, archival context, and interviews with composers, musicians and critics, the film examines the form, legacy, and kinetic energy of a piece that redefined modern sound.

With federal arts grants and traditional funding sources increasingly scarce, this independent project depends on supporters who value musical history and creative education. Fiscally sponsored by the International Documentary Association (IDA), all contributions made here are 100% tax-deductible and directly fund crew rates, high-fidelity production equipment, international interview travel, and post-production with our partners at Lost Planet. Join us in bringing this landmark documentary to the screen.