India, June 5 -- From creating content on YouTube to calling the shots on the big screen, aspiring filmmakers have taken a big leap from a digital platform to the world of cinema. Here's looking at some YouTubers who have successfully transitioned in to the role of filmmakers in Hollywood recently!

An ambitious horror debut by sketch-comedian turned director, Curry Barker, Obsession has taken major strides in Internet conversations for its exploration of male entitlement and brutal deconstruction of the 'nice guy' archetype. Before breaking into Hollywood, Barker built an audience on his YouTube channel called 'that's a bad idea' with his duo, Cooper Tomlinson (who stars in Obsession). The two made short comedy sketches and even directed...