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Digital creators, including Virginia native, are remaking the movie business

The twin sensations of “Obsession” and “Backrooms” — both by 20-something YouTubers-turned-filmmakers — has put a new spotlight on an increasingly well-trod path to the director’s chair.

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most promising young filmmakers in the movie business are arriving in Hollywood already experts at entertaining audiences and going viral.
The twin sensations of “Obsession” and “Backrooms” — both by 20-something YouTubers… [4047 chars]

Source: Norfolk Virginian-Pilot | Published: 2026-06-16T15:04:50Z

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