Troublemaker Studios

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Troublemaker Studios is a production company owned by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and his ex-wife, producer Elizabeth Avellan. Originally founded as Los Hooligans Productions, its releases include Once Upon A Time In Mexico, the Spy Kids trilogy and Sin City. Rodriguez plays a large role in the day-to-day operations of the Austin, Texas-based company. More information about the company can be seen in a featurette titled Inside Troublemaker Studios, included on the Once Upon A Time In Mexico DVD. The company's most recent release was the 2005 family film The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl in 3-D. Upcoming projects include the Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino double feature Grind House and Sin City 2.

Troublemaker Studios' facilities are located at the old Robert Mueller Airport in Austin, utilizing several former aircraft hangars and offices. There is a large green screen stage as well as smaller practical sets. The facility also houses production offices, construction shops and other functions vital to the production of a feature film. Troublemaker Digital, Rodriguez's visual effects company, is housed at the facility as well.

A second facility, Troublemaker Sound, is located in the hill country outside of Austin. It provides post-production sound and editing facilities. This includes a full mix/dub stage prowered by a large Pro Tools installation, and a full Avid Unity-based editing system.

Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino have made Grindhouse in Austin based in Austin, Texas.