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Making a Movie with No Money or Crew
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30:55 - 34:56 (04:00)

A film student from Texas discusses how he made a movie with no money or crew, and the tricks he used to make it appear more professional. He also reflects on the impact his movie may have in inspiring others to make their own films.

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Robert Rodriguez had an unexpected shot at directing his first feature film, Mariachi, without having made any test films beforehand.
30:55 - 32:22 (01:27)
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Robert Rodriguez
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Robert Rodriguez had an unexpected shot at directing his first feature film, Mariachi, without having made any test films beforehand. He was even listed as a writer-director and had to come up with original ideas while testing the film to ensure a positive reception from the audience.

Chapter
Making a Movie with No Money or Crew
Episode
#98: The "Wizard" of Hollywood, Robert Rodriguez
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
A director explains how he made a movie with no money and no crew, using only a film camera and his wits.
32:22 - 34:56 (02:33)
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Filmmaking
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A director explains how he made a movie with no money and no crew, using only a film camera and his wits. He believes that his win at Sundance will inspire others to make their own movies with whatever resources they have available.

Chapter
Making a Movie with No Money or Crew
Episode
#98: The "Wizard" of Hollywood, Robert Rodriguez
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show