I just finished watching this documentary called American Movie. It’s about a guy named Mark Borchardt who is trying to finish his feature film Coven.

I watched the trailer for American Movie and it looked like a good laugh, so I rented it. I did laugh, but I also learned some things.

One look at Mark Borchardt and you don’t see too much. He looks like someone who came from the 80’s; thick glasses, mullet and interesting facial hair. He’s not eloquent, he’s broke, and his future doesn’t look bright. A couple things he does have going for him are his love for film and a way with words.

Mark uses his passion for film, as well as his way with words, to get help from family, friends, and unknowns. They fund him, film him and even feed him.

He spent three years working on this ~30 minute film Coven. Yes . . . three years. . . . But he got it done.

A lot of people worry about what to say when it comes to talking to girls or even guys. You don’t have to be the most eloquent person to get their undivided attention. Here’s a clip of Mark talking about his love for Burger King as proof:

Be passionate about what you have to say, speak from the heart and you’ll get anyone’s attention.

Get ‘er done!

Here’s the trailer for American Movie for those interested: