Hollywood Embraces YouTube Filmmakers for Box Office Success
Hollywood is increasingly turning to young YouTube filmmakers, recognizing their talent after the success of films like 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession.' This trend suggests a shift in the industry, with studios now looking to provide opportunities and support to online content creators.
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Hollywood's latest fixation? The young YouTubers behind box-office hits like Backrooms and Obsession
Summer movie season is normally a battle of Hollywood heavyweights — but this year, two of the hottest tickets at the box office come from young YouTubers who brought their built-in audiences with them to the big screen. Industry watchers say their success could influence what projects get made in the future.
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YouTubers-turned-directors Kane Parsons ("Backrooms") and Curry Barker ("Obsession") LISA O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty Images; Brianna Bryson/FilmMagic via Getty Images A pair of YouTuber-helmed horror films scored big at the box office, and others could follow. Media insiders told us which creators they think could get the Hollywood movie treatment next. They include filmmakers like Kinigra Deon and Baron Ryan. Hollywood is hungry for new breakthrough films and talent. Is YouTube the next plac...
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