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YouTube Execs Predict More Platform-Originated Films Will Enter Awards Conversation

Executives and industry leaders cite the success of films like Obsession and Backrooms to predict that more content born on YouTube will gain recognition at major awards ceremonies.

3 publishers · 4 articles · first seen 28 Sept 2026 · updated 1h ago

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  1. DeadlineBill Kramer, Kane Parsons Dispel Notion That Young People Are Only Into Short-Form, Academy Boss Talks YouTube Deal: “You’ll See A Very Different-Looking Oscars” – Zurich Summit
  2. DeadlineYouTube Says ‘Obsession’ & ‘Backrooms’ Point To Awards Future For Films Born On The Platform
  3. VarietyPedro Pina, YouTube VP at Iberseries & Platino Industria: ‘YouTube is a Greenhouse of the Future of Creativity’
  4. All Content from Business Insider2 more Good Good leaders are out in the wake of the YouTube group's ad blow-up

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  1. Pedro Pina, YouTube VP at Iberseries & Platino Industria: ‘YouTube is a Greenhouse of the Future of Creativity’ Variety ·
  2. 2 more Good Good leaders are out in the wake of the YouTube group's ad blow-up All Content from Business Insider
  3. YouTube Says ‘Obsession’ & ‘Backrooms’ Point To Awards Future For Films Born On The Platform Deadline
  4. Bill Kramer, Kane Parsons Dispel Notion That Young People Are Only Into Short-Form, Academy Boss Talks YouTube Deal: “You’ll See A Very Different-Looking Oscars” – Zurich Summit Deadline

In this story

  • Pedro Pina
  • YouTube
  • Bill Kramer
  • Kane Parsons
  • Obsession
  • Backrooms

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