The story
American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.
Watch trailerCast & crew
Mark BorchardtFilmmaker
Mike SchankFriend / MusicianTom Schimmels
Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'Monica Borchardt
Monica BorchardtMark's MomAlex Borchardt
Alex BorchardtMark's BrotherChris Borchardt
Chris BorchardtMark's BrotherKen Keen
Ken KeenFriend / Associate ProducerMatt Weisman
Matt WeismanCasting DirectorBill Borchardt
Bill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive ProducerCliff Borchardt
Cliff BorchardtMark's DadTom Beach
Tom BeachProduction ManagerJoan Petrie
Joan PetrieMark's Girlfriend / Associate ProducerExplore the crew
- Director
- Chris Smith
- Director of Photography
- Chris Smith
- Producer
- Chris Smith
- Producer
- Sarah Price
- Original Music Composer
- Mike Schank
- Editor
- Jun Diaz
- Editor
- Barry Poltermann