YouTube Producer Gets $300 Million Contract

The BBC reports that Fede Alvarez, a Uruguay producer, landed a $30 million contract for a Hollywood film because of his YouTube movie that cost just $300 to make. Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, Evil Dead) is sponsoring the Youtuber.

A producer from Uruguay who uploaded a short film to YouTube in November 2009 has been offered a $30m (�18.6m) contract to make a Hollywood film.

The movie will be sponsored by director Sam Raimi, whose credits include the Spiderman and Evil Dead films.

Fede Alvarez's short film "Ataque de Panico!" (Panic Attack!) featured giant robots invading and destroying Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay.

When you watch the short film you will see why he landed a movie deal. The film is very impressive for its $300 budget. Take a look:



Photo: Ataque de Panico

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