Troublemaker Studios

Troublemaker Studios is the independent film studio founded in Austin in 2001 by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and producer Elizabeth Avellán. Its secure campus of more than 20 acres on Old Manor Road, about 10 minutes from downtown Austin and 15 minutes from the airport, keeps production offices, sound stages, fabrication, art, wardrobe, props and post-production under one roof. According to Troublemaker, it has delivered more than 100 productions, and its work includes Spy Kids, Sin City, Desperado, Machete, Predators and Alita: Battle Angel. Through its production services, Troublemaker offers stage space, backlot access and fabrication to outside features, series, commercials and music videos; the same stages also host private events and studio tours.

Stages and backlot

• Sound Stage 1: 10,000 sq ft with what Troublemaker calls the largest green screen in Texas, suited to volume, VR and motion-capture productions.
• Sound Stage 2: 14,000 sq ft clean build stage for large-scale set construction and complex practical productions.
• City backlot: about 100,000 sq ft interchangeable backlot, currently dressed as “Iron City” from Alita: Battle Angel.

Production support

• 14,000 sq ft mill and fabrication shop with 3D printing and heavy machinery.
• 30,000 sq ft of furnished production offices and conference rooms.
• Custom set design, prop creation, art department facilities and scenic installations.
• Crew recommendations and vendor connections.
• Secure parking and basecamp space on a fenced campus.

Booking

Producers request stage space, backlot access or fabrication through the production services inquiry form on Troublemaker’s website. All visits, rentals and collaborations at the working studio are scheduled in advance.