Hollywood’s New Inflection Point Isn’t What It Seems As cinema continues to evolve, a phenomenon has emerged in Hollywood: the industry's increasing reliance on digital natives as the next big thing.
Viral sensations like Kane Parsons and Curry Barker have made headlines, while YouTube personalities turned filmmakers are gaining traction. However, this trend is more complex than it initially appears.
The case of Scott Glassgold, who discovered Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell's short film on Vimeo over 14 years ago, illustrates the challenges faced by digital creators trying to break into Hollywood.