Studios Battle for Gen Z Filmmakers Behind 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'

Following the viral success of short films "Backrooms" and "Obsession," multiple major studios have entered multi-million dollar bidding wars for projects by young Gen Z creators. Filmmakers Kane Parsons and Curry Barker are among those at the centre of the frenzy. Viral memes and short-form content have become lucrative new sources of film IP for Hollywood.