Biography
Mark Borchardt is an American independent filmmaker, actor, and writer best known as the cult DIY filmmaker featured in the acclaimed documentary American Movie, which chronicled the making of his horror short Coven. A longtime icon of Midwest indie cinema, he most recently served as the narrator for the indie film Once Upon a Time in Carroll County, Iowa.
Acted in 29
2020s
- 2026
Miracle Whip
Rathke's Dad
- 2022
Bitcon
Damon
- 2020
Small Town Wisconsin
Store Clerk
2010s
- 2019
At the Park by the Creek
Radio Show Host
Black Licorice
Martin Milo
- 2018
Through the Eye Root
Mouth / Bugleman
Lycanimator
Spencer Del Graves
- 2017
California Dreams
Mark
- 2016
Here Comes Rusty
Oren
- 2014
Hamlet A.D.D.
Gravedigger
- 2011
The Hagstone Demon
Douglas Elmore
The Amateur Monster Movie
Mr. Englan
- 2010
Modus Operandi
Dallas Deacon
Dozers
Gawker
2000s
- 2009
Living Arrangements
Paul
- 2007
Mutilated Movies
Movie
The Devil's Muse
Floyd
- 2005
The Godfather of Green Bay
Skeeter
- 2003
Abby Singer
Mark Borchardt
- 2002
Britney, Baby, One More Time
Dude Schmitz
- 2001
The Tunnel
Lincoln
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
Coven
Mike
1980s
- 1982
I Blow Up
Dave
Directed 4
2010s
- 2017
The Dundee Project
Director
2000s
- 2007
Mutilated Movies
Director
1990s
- 1997
Coven
Director
1980s
- 1982
I Blow Up
Director
Wrote 3
2010s
- 2017
The Dundee Project
Writer
1990s
- 1997
Coven
Writer
1980s
- 1982
I Blow Up
Writer
Produced 1
1990s
- 1997
Coven
Producer
Edited 1
1990s
- 1997
Coven
Editor
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1989
Toga Party Massacre
Cinematography
Appearances8
2020s
- 2021
Who Is Bill Rebane?
Self
2010s
- 2017
Silently Steal Away
Narrator
The Dundee Project
Himself
2000s
- 2006
Night of the Living Dead: Live from Wisconsin - Hosted by Mark & Mike
Self
- 2005
Horror Business
Himself
- 2002
Mark Borchardt Was in 'The One' with Jet Li
Self
The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees
Self
No release date
Once Upon a Time in Carroll County, Iowa
Narrator