In Rebel Without a Crew, Robert Rodríguez—who has been awarded the Independent Spirit Award, twice nominated for an Academy Award, and called “the first true Latino filmmaker”—shares all of his hard-won wisdom. Now, you can learn Rodríguez’s insider tips on independent filmmaking and how to make your movie dreams come true. Learn how to write and produce original scripts, raise money and find actors willing to work for free. Discover how to use clever editing and inventive location shooting to achieve your artistic vision on a shoestring budget. You’ll even learn where to find free movie props!
This a fascinating and inspirational account of how Robert Rodriguez made his unique, low-budget debut film. Rebel Without a Crew covers everything from how to make an ultra-low budget movie; how to raise money for it, including viewer revenues and investment funds; how to shoot on 16mm with no permits or union crew; and how to use non-union actors who are willing to work for free.
Since moving from Austin, Texas, to Hollywood in the late 1980s, Robert Rodriguez has become one of the most exciting pioneers of independent cinema. A gifted writer and director, Rodriguez made a promising debut with his ultra-low budget El Mariachi, which would lead him to make the larger-budgeted Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, The Faculty, and Spy Kids. This book combines a step-by-step guide to making your film with behind-the-scenes stories and photos. Whether you are just beginning or a seasoned veteran of independent movies, this book is a must-have for aspiring filmmakers.
About Rebel Without a Crew Book
In Rebel Without a Crew, famed independent screenwriter and director Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Sin City 2, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids) discloses all the unique strategies and original techniques he used to make his remarkable debut film, El Mariachi, on a shoestring budget.
This is one man’s remarkable story and an essential guide for anyone with a celluloid story to tell and the dreams and determination to see it through. Part production diary, part how-to manual, Rodriguez unveils how he could make his influential first film on only a $7,000 budget.
Also included is the appendix, ‘The Ten Minute Film Course,” a tell-all on how to save thousands of dollars on film school and teach yourself the ropes of film production, directing, and screenwriting.
In Rebel Without a Crew, famed independent screenwriter and director Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Sin City 2, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids) discloses all the unique strategies and original techniques he used to make his remarkable debut film, El Mariachi, on a shoestring budget. This is one man’s remarkable story and an essential guide for anyone with a celluloid story to tell and the dreams and determination to see it through. Part production diary, part how-to manual, Rodriguez unveils how he could make his influential first film on only a $7,000 budget. Also included is the appendix, ‘The Ten Minute Film Course,” a tell-all on how to save thousands of dollars on film school and teach yourself the ropes of film production, directing, and screenwriting.
