Crazy Wisdom Films — Documentary Division
Crazy Wisdom Films is the documentary film and publishing division of Michael Conti Productions LLC — dedicated to awakening wisdom through independent documentary filmmaking, publishing, and land-based cultural experiences. Founded in 2014, Crazy Wisdom Films has produced an internationally screened series of documentary films exploring the intersection of spirituality, nature, creativity, and human potential.
The Unruly Mystic Film Series
The flagship work of Crazy Wisdom Films is The Unruly Mystic — an independent documentary series profiling historical figures whose lives and work continue to speak to how we understand the natural world, creativity, and our place within it. Each film has screened theatrically across the United States and internationally.
The Films
The Unruly Mystic: Saint Hildegard
2014 — 65 minutes. The 12th-century abbess, composer, healer, and Doctor of the Church — patron saint of creativity. Premiered in Germany and screened internationally. Available on Amazon Prime.
Hildegard Speaks
2023 — English-language companion film exploring Hildegard von Bingen’s continued relevance to modern spirituality, health, and creativity. Available on YouTube.
The Unruly Mystic: John Muir
2018 — 70 minutes. America’s first environmental activist — naturalist, conservationist, and founder of the Sierra Club. Theatrically screened in seven states and 20 cities with over 60 screenings, including a special presentation at Yosemite National Park. Available on Amazon Prime.
Hildegard Spricht
2022 — German-language companion film for European audiences. Available on YouTube.
In Post-Production
Seeing First Light — the next film in the Unruly Mystic series, currently in post-production.
Beyond the Screen
The work of Crazy Wisdom Films extends beyond documentary into immersive, on-the-ground experiences. The Saint Hildegard Way guided pilgrimage tours in Germany invite participants to walk in the footsteps of Saint Hildegard von Bingen — bringing the subject of the film to life in the landscape that shaped her.
Publishing
Crazy Wisdom Films also publishes books connected to the documentary subjects — extending the research and storytelling of each film into long-form written work. View the publishing catalog →
Everyone possesses remarkable potential. Our stories, films, and land-based tours are designed to awaken the wisdom within — through real-life stories that resonate across generations, and a spirituality that transcends all barriers.
Crazy Wisdom Films
Visit crazywisdomfilms.com for the full film catalog, filmmaker credentials, and press materials — or theunrulymystic.com to watch the films or schedule a screening.