Few filmmakers embody the spirit of creativity and DIY ingenuity quite like Robert Rodriguez. He burst onto the scene with the famously micro-budgeted El Mariachi. Rodriguez didn't just break the rules of Hollywood; he proved you could build your own playground, often acting as a writer, director, editor, and composer all at once.

The guy is an inspiration to filmmakers everywhere, and his book, Rebel Without a Crew, is a must-read for anyone who wants to direct.


Today, I wanted to give you a sampling of his screenplays for you to see how he gets ideas out of his head and onto the page.

Let's dive in.

Robert Rodriguez Scripts

(For educational and research purposes only).