Rebel Without a Crew: The Series

Five first-time filmmakers are thrust into the world of pre-production and tasked with choosing locations, where an alluring location leaves one filmmaker considering rewriting his entire script.

Pre-production forges on as the filmmakers are forced to make huge decisions regarding everything from props and gear; exposing who has the experience when it comes to production, and who could fall behind.

Casting takes its toll on everyone as actors drop out, and budgetary concerns affect bookings.

Everyone puts their negotiating skills to the test as they bargain to lock in the locations.

The filmmakers meet with Robert to get final words of advice, leading one person to question everything.

The chaotic first days of shooting cause tensions to rise on set and some filmmakers to break down.

Everyone feels the pressure rise as Robert Rodriguez shows up on set to see the directors in action.

Alejandro pushes one of his actors for more, testing her creative limits, and her patience, while Josh fights through audio issues, and time constraints plaguing his film.

Coming towards the end of their 14 shoot days, everyone feels the pressure to get their films done as nerves wear thin.

Scarlet breaks down when her child actor's role in her film is compromised; while tensions between Bola and her DP escalates when she questions his shot selection. The 14 shoot days come to an end.

With production wrapped, the filmmakers begin post production. Robert gives them a taste of post by having them cut a sizzle reel of their movies.

After spending a couple months at home editing their films, the filmmakers return to Austin to premiere their films on the big screen during SXSW.