Rebel Without a Crew
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5.0 • 23 Ratings
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Named One of The Hollywood Reporter’s “100 Greatest Film Books of All Time”
Famed independent screenwriter and director Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids, Machete) discloses all the unique strategies and original techniques he used to make his remarkable debut film El Mariachi on a shoestring budget.
This is both one man's remarkable story and an essential guide for anyone who has 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 was able to make his influential first film on only a $7,000 budget. Also included is the appendix, ""The Ten-Minute Film School,” a tell-all on how to save thousands of dollars on film school and teach yourself the ropes of film production, directing, and screenwriting.
A perfect gift for the aspiring filmmaker.
Customer Reviews
And now I’m going to make movie magic.
Thx Robert!!!!!
Fascinating Come-Up, Engaging Narration!
The 2025 audiobook version with Robert narrating blurbs of context and updates about his process made this very engaging. The story itself felt like a movie, and his knack for telling stores made it even easier to follow. Incredibly motivated to go shoot my own short film right now after a long time waiting for "ideal conditions." I like his mentality and positive can-do attitude. Plan to watch more of his filmography as well!
Love it!
Amazing story teller from the story maker!