About this episode
The episode explores the life and challenges of struggling filmmakers through the lens of Mark Borchardt's experiences.
We all talk about having big aspirations, but what is the reality for most of us? Filmmaker Mark Borchardt gives us a look at the life of the struggling filmmaker that generations of documentary and aspiring filmmakers look up to for inspiration, if not a little bit of humor and despair. Guest info: Mark Krawczyk is a Wisconsin-based critic who constantly pumps out material. You can find his site here https://www.specialmarkproductions.com/ His YouTube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/@SpecialMarkProd You can also find Mark's X profile @SpecialMarkPro Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to date on all of my newest podcast and YouTube content. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youll-probably-agree/id1453935603 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6poDSN5vjKFFk5XVY7SHtq?si=979e81a7063f4005 Subscribe on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-114056851 Follow Me on X and Instagram @ypareviews My TikTok @ypareviewschicago
People in this episode
Guests: Mark Borchardt, Mark Krawczyk
Topics covered
- filmmaking
- documentary
- aspiration
- struggle
- inspiration
Keywords
- big aspirations
- struggling filmmaker
- documentary inspiration
- humor
- despair
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: American Movie-Art and Sacrifice
Places: Wisconsin
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