Troublemaker Studios is an American independent production company founded and owned by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and producer Elizabeth Avellán.

[1] The company is based in Austin, Texas, and is at the former site of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport.

[citation needed] 2001's Spy Kids, a family-oriented film, was considered the studio's first breakthrough hit.

It has since spawned a long-running media franchise, including sequels and an animated series.

[citation needed] Its name pays homage to the low-budget production company American International Pictures.