Robert Rodriguez proved you don’t need Hollywood money to launch a career — he made El Mariachi for $7,000 using what he already had, and it turned him into a film maverick. His book Rebel Without a Crew and this Tubi series are pure gold for any aspiring and beginner filmmaker. The truth? Your first film or two won’t be perfect. It’s not supposed to be. What matters is that you make it — scrappy, resourceful, raw. That’s the Rodriguez mentality. 👉 Here’s your challenge: Look around right now. What’s a handful of resource you already have — a camera, a location, a friend who can act — that you could build your first (or next) film around? Drop it in the comments below. And if you have no clue who Robert Rodriguez is… then start here: watch El Mariachi, read Rebel Without a Crew, and catch the BTS series on Tubi where 20 years later Robert makes a movie for $7,000 as a challenge alongside 5 beginner filmmakers. 🎥 Now — drop a list of the resources you already have access to that could set off your first or next feature film or creative project.

This is the spot in the Alley to connect and make things happen. Start by introducing yourself — drop your name, location, and what you do so others know who’s nearby and what skills you bring. Use this space to: 🎬 Post if you’re looking for crew members 🤝 Share collab opportunities 🎥 Offer or request gear rentals 💡Connect with others who want to jam on projects Whether you’re a DP, editor, sound mixer, or just a scrappy filmmaker looking for partners-in-crime, this is where the crew assembles.

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