How Hollywood Producers Helped Teen YouTuber Kane Parsons Turn 'Backrooms' Into a Feature Film
By
Brent Lang
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Summary
The article tells the story of Kane Parsons, who created the viral "Backrooms" YouTube series at age 16, and how it caught the attention of filmmaker James Wan. It details how producers helped the young creator navigate the film industry to turn his internet phenomenon into a feature film, highlighting the unusual dynamic of a teenage filmmaker working with Hollywood veterans while still living with his parents.
Key quotes
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It felt unique. It felt different.
Kane was still in high school at the time, but Wan believed that 'Backrooms' had all the ingredients to make a compelling feature film.
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