I love hearing about first time filmmakers making a splash. This week Fede Alvarez was added to that number. In a deal similar to Neil Blomkamp mentoring by Peter Jackson, Fede Alvarez is now being overseen by Sam Raimi. Check out his 4 minute short on alien invasion (below). Also check out the original article about all of the Hollywood deals swirling around Fede.

I find this news very inspiring and I think the lesson learned is to make something small, make it well and then release it. Sign with an agent and manager and then you make your own luck.

How do you make your own luck?

In 2010, I’m going to be speaking around the country (as usual) it’s one of my most favorite things to talk with different people and find out where they are in their lives. Why? Because I know I’ve got the solution to their life – They just need to be better, do more, get smarter – essentially, not be who they are. Sometimes just tell stories of madcap escapades involving heads of state… but whatever it is I get free coffee and the ladies.

I can talk with your group about anything… Does your team need to produce more? Is the development money just not coming in? Are you under qualified for your job? My team can help and there’s a good chance I’m an expert in it. I’ve probably read more than 3 books on the subject and when I tell you about it – it will blow your mind.

You better send me an email today because once the internet gets a hold of this, let’s just say I won’t have time to read your email.