"Dude, he spelled his own movie wrong. I gotta see this movie." ROFL

Bad or good, this guy had a dream and went for it. Some people never get off the couch.

I'm can't lie, that Sundance stunt with the car making bird sounds is straight-up GENIUS.

He followed his dreams, and I can respect him for that. Thanks for humanizing him! This was a great short documentary.

he could be a content creator for adult swim

for me this isn't about a movie its about 1 guy and his dream vs the world

And guess what? After all these years, James Nguyen finally made 'Birdemic 3' and it got screened at festivals. He's now officially the Birdemic Guy.

This movie is literally just a porno but with no sex

Well, it's terrible as fuck but... He wanted to do it, he was passionate about it, HE FUCKING FINISHED IT, he self promoted it around sundance... And just look how happy he is about it. I very much respect and admire that. Great dude. :)

"It has a great story line, it makes you think.....uh...makes you think..........................a........…...................um......Why do eagles and vaulters attack."

I never realized he thought it was a serious movie.

The 'hi' that begins the movie might be my favourite opening line from any film ever.

Life gave him lemons, but he wanted to make Birdemic 3

I feel sorry for Nguyen, he has no idea that People are making fun of him and his movie.

If only more actually competent people had the confidence and drive of this guy.

“It makes you think um.... why did the eagles and vultures attack” I love this dude 😂

"Dude he spelled his own movie wrong, i gotta see this movie.." love it

This was a bit tough to watch. James is pretty delusional, but I feel really bad for the guy

People like James Nguyen and Tommy Wisseau are like personifications of many creative, passionate people’s worst fears. Many suffer from imposter syndrome where they think they’re just faking it rather than having any actual talent. While working at their craft, a deep insecurity takes over and they start wondering if they’re just wasting their time and if their talent and skill is really just on the level of the likes of this guy. It’s truly scary. That’s why it’s important to get feedback, take constructive criticism, and actually take the craft seriously by learning and receiving training.

Guy's just delusional, he doesn't realize that people don't actually think birdemic is a good film, they just take it as a meme. Like after seeing his attitude I seriously think this guy believes he's a proper Hollywood director and that the Birdemic Saga is the next Star Wars or something. Saddest part is, he could be successful if he'd just let his eagles and vultures behind and refocus himself

His biggest mistake was talking about paramount before closing the deal with them. If he was able to keep a secret, he might have been able to make the movie he's always wanted to make.

As an aspiring director I wish I had the insane determination this guy has. I mean, it's a double edged sword, this guy is a laughing stock of the internet and the film industry, he's even more delusional than Tommy Wiseau. However, I appreciate the fact that he took a couple thousand that he saved up from his boring and lifesucking job to make his passion project, even if it was horribly misguided.

When he showed how he edited the movie i cried😂💀

I feel bad, that ICM guy was the only person who actually tried to help James and give him good advice. He didn't tell him he'll never be a legitimate filmmaker, but he also didn't lie to his face and tell him Birdemic was a good movie. I think that's the most humane way you can deal with these "so bad they're good" filmmakers. You gotta be honest with them about how their movies are, but also encourage them to use the attention to go back to the basics, learn to be a real filmmaker, and start with short films. The bottom line is, it's never too late for anyone to chase their dreams.These guys just need to be brought back to reality.

the fact he's gotten so many opportunities given to him and he's squandered them because he's delusional tells you all you need to know about this man.. smfh

the part where he tells them to drink in the car and watch out for cops haha this guys crazy i kinda like him

Offering the crew a beer when they get in his car, on camera no less, is so incredibly telling.

I was contacted by a major Hollywood studio that will remain nameless for now but trust when I say it's MAJOR. I'd say its PARAMOUNT even

I want an Alien vs Predator but with Tommy Wiseau and this guy

The closest we ever got to a real life Michael Scott.

The quality of his movies remind me of school projects

James nguyen actually seems like a really chill dude, "here guys have a beer, keep it low so the cops don't see"

this guy is completely out of touch with reality.

So This is Tommy Wiseau all over again

“This is your one minute climb to fame” “She got a new boyfriend every month” If it wasn’t for those comments putting down his actors, I would actually respect him.

No body uses the word “egotistic” or “delusional” in this documentary, I found that interesting and odd.

The thing is, if your budget is only 10k, why would you even consider special effects? Your emphasis should be on the script, a short film, one or two actors. I admire the guy's passion, but you have to question his logic.

20:10, I want to transition from a cult movie maker to an award movie maker. *About 2 seconds later* My next movie will be Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle.

James Nguyen's ability to film the SAME MOVIE 3 times with different actors is quite impressive!

"ha ha. She's MY hot ferrari. Besides - I love my Mustang which is a plug-in, Hybrid..."

He spelled his own movi wong.

Every aspiring filmmaker should watch Tim Burton's Ed Wood, the documentary Electric Boogaloo (about Cannon Films), the documentary Best Worst Movie (about Troll 2), and this short documentary to fully contemplate on the genuine excitement and ultimate tragedy that can happen when passion and notoriety are prioritized before competency in art and business.

This makes Sharknado look like a masterpiece worthy of multiple oscar awards.

As an editor and ghost writer, I have to deal all the time with people who think they're very good writers, oblivious to the fact that they're actually clueless and awful. This poor man honestly can't see the difference in quality between what he put together and a real, competently done movie.

Dedicated & smart guy but he wont listen to advice or criticism. You're never always right

He really doesnt understand that no one will ever take birdemic seriously even if made by a major studio with a decent budget it would still be what it is.

Everybody who sees this, if you want to write a story or make a movie please do. We need more original stories in the world, and don't be scared if you think it's not good. Even if you think it's really bad, be confident cause it will never be worse than Birdemic.

I love how he didn't clean his production car, make his life look any different or act fake just for the video. He's true to himself.

I love how that shot at 25:52 is more cinematic than any of James Hguyen's movies.

That's his parents? He looks just as old as his parents!! he even looks older than his parents!! what the hell

This is a reminder to all artists to finish your projects.

“I felt guilty about bringing him to the world as a joke”......*makes Vice video exposing him to more people*

I stopped feeling bad for him when he told the ICM guy he was working on Birdemic 3. He just won't listen.

This is one of the most fascinating real life character studies I've seen in a long time. In minutes it swings between hillarious, painful, perplexing, awkward, aggravating and strangely up-lifting. One minute I want to laugh at Nguyen, then I feel bad for him, then angry and then I find an odd sort of admiration. It's like Husney said, there's something endearing about his sincerity. If you haven't seen "BIrdemic: Shock and Terror" Go watch it before you read the rest of this review or watch this documentary. The laughter is what comes first. You can't not laugh at those clips from Birdemic. I'd forgotten just how many painfully laughably bad lines there are all delivered with confused wooden performances. Then I see Nguyen and realize I'm not just laughing at the film. I'm laughing at a person. I start to feel bad for him because he seems so delusional. But little by little I get the sense that on some level he knows the film is a joke. When he's talking about the negative comments and how they don't matter, you can tell they really get to him and he's trying to convince himself otherwise. It almost seems like he can't admit it at this point even if he knows it was a train wreck. That all seems pretty tragic until you realize at the end of the day he gets to live out his fantasy of being a Hollywood big shot. He's even made money off his films. Is that really so pitiful? That's where I start to get angry. How dare he be so lucky and become famous off of a terrible film when so many talented filmmakers go unnoticed! But lets think about it, did he really do anything wrong to earn this paradoxical mix of success and failure? He got to this point through sincerity, hard work, and persistence. Aren't we all told those are good qualities to have? His marketing strategy was actually rather clever. He invested in himself in order to make this movie. It would be one thing if he just conned his relatives into putting up the budget (as many sleazy talentless low budget filmmakers do). Instead he put his own money on the line (not to mention his reputation which he kind of ruined). He devoted six months of his life to the project. It didn't hurt anyone. It made a lot of people laugh. It made me laugh. I had a great time watching Birdemic. There's a sort of bizarre hope mixed into it all. Maybe there's a lesson we can all learn from Nguyen. Maybe some of us just need a little more persistence to achieve our goals. Maybe we're just one clever promotional tactic away from making the connection that will change our lives. Maybe staying sincere, optimistic and true to yourself really can get you to a better place, if not quite the place you intended. There's a sort of bizarre hope mixed into it all. Maybe there's a lesson we can all learn from Nguyen. Maybe some of us just need a little more persistence to achieve our goals. Maybe we're just one clever promotional tactic away from making the connection that will change our lives. Maybe staying sincere, optimistic and true to yourself really can get you to a better place, if not quite the place you intended.

Birdemic 3: Sea-gle. The depressing and sad reality of his delusion is unbelievable. Hes just stuck in his own world and won't take a hint even when its laid out crystal clear in front of him. When people actually had his best interests in mind he just cant get a grip or a real read on what's actually happening.

On my first watching of "Birdemic," I felt like it had that quality of being written and overseen by someone who doesn't know how the world works but firmly believes he does. This documentary confirmed that feeling.

You why I like this movie? It makes you think.....Why do the vultures and eagles attack?

this feels like when the gang in always sunny makes a movie

It’s actually pretty sad. The only reason the film company bought the film was because they thought they could make money by making fun of it. And they did just did that. The “director” wanted to make it so badly that that he fell for the trap of believing any press is better than no press. Pretty sad.

Now we need a birdemic + the room cinematic universe.

kinda obvious he doesn't wanna actually make movies, he just wants to be a famous movie maker. huge difference

...When you're delusional and have no one to tell you to snap the hell out of it...

The parallels with Tommy Wiseau's story are unbelievable

The quality of this video is better than Birdemic

I go to school with the kid in this movie😂 that's depressing

It makes you think........uh.....why the eagles attacked

The moment he offered the passengers beers I knew that I really liked this guy. There’s just something so simple and genuine about that

Movie executive: we’re not going to give you $10 million for a birdemic film, maybe you should make a short film. James Nguyen: yes, this is good. Good meeting.

He can be taken serious, he only needs to make a new picture which would be serious. We believe in you, James!

In an interview he blamed his accent and broken English for his career not taking off. You would think someone who grew up as a young child in the states. Would be fluent in English and not have has strong an accent from the country they lived in before. My dad came from 🇲🇽 when he was 15 and now in his late 50s you wouldn't know he was born in another country. Making a short movie or a feature movie about him growing up during the Vietnam war. Perfect idea

“Dude, he spelled his own movie wrong.....I’ve got to see this movie”!!!!

Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?...

I'm actually really happy that his arrogance prevented him from getting a 20 million dollars deal

"I would watch animated kiddie porn than watch this shit again" damn birdemic must have been pretty good on his charts

i didnt think "why are the birds attacking" i thought why did he use the same sound effect a million times

James has Passion and he's probably the most genuine guy on this planet. I wish him all the best.

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i really admire this guy for sticking with his guns and making the movie he wanted to make, even if it wasn't good. though his ego is what troubles me. I also have the dream of being a big director and making films but one thing i am always keeping in mind of his ego, as that is what tends to destroy people.

I'm really glad he didnt quit his day job when he got that email from Paramount.

Now this is a guy who never accepted "no". Even when everyone laughed at him and that he almost stand alone in the worst director and the worst film ever in history

Level of delusion and insanity is overwhelmingly funny :P

This is a GREAT documentary, I am so glad they didn't show James as a joke, but as someone who is simply obsessed with his dream at a unrealistic level.

How did he even manage to pull two actors in the first place? Lying through his teeth?

All we need now is a collab "The Birdemic Room"!!!! Wiseau and Nguyen

His trouble is that he's looking for success rather than just making movies for enjoyment

Still better than Twilight.

Got mad respect for Evan and his self awareness - the guilt he feels for exposing James.

I’m so impressed by Nguyen’s perseverance. He created what said to be the worst movie ever made and he still went on directing and producing movies. I don’t love the product he created, but I do love that he went for it and doing what he loved

I saw "Birdemic" and I was amazed by it. I always pictured a really passionate guy at the helm of the movie, who made up for his lack of talent with sheer effort. This guy is not what I expected.

Why in the fuck did the eagles and vultures attack ?!?!

Everything about James seems to be at face value. I don't see any passion in him, what I see is a guy who wants the glitz and glamour without having to put in all the work. It actually ticked me off when he said to Evan that he was in Hollywood when Evan was in junior high. As if that makes any difference. Evan still knew more about the business than James. Didn't feel bad when he got knocked down a peg when Paramount passed on him.

He’s better dressed than the “professionals”, I’ll give him that

I can appreciate the "Seriously Strange" background music

Nguyen: makes you think... [pauses] Me Thinking: He's gonna repeat the same thing they just said about the environment and mankind's effects. Nguyen: Why the hawks are attacking. One step in a good direction and then two steps back. Poor man

His family lived through the Vietnam war and he doesn't want to make a short film??? A ton of ideas right there

The film might not be what we all expect, but his aspirations and ways he goes about achieving it, is priceless.

This minidoc made me like really sad. I'm a filmmaker myself and seeing him beeing so devoted to a project that isn't even good in the slightest is really heartbreaking. Especially seeing the look on his face as he just doesn't stop.

'Hi my name is Max' 'Hi mike' LMAO

How about: Pandemic: A Birdbrain Is In Charge

"When u were in junior high i was in hollywood" xd