Viral ‘Open Door’ YouTube Short to be Adapted Into Feature, Earns Six-Figure Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

MAP Verified Summary — reported by Variety

“Open Door,” Kevin Cate’s viral sci-fi short with nearly 15 million views across YouTube shorts, TikTok and Instagram, will be adapted into a feature-length film through a six-figure development deal. The news follows the success of breakout horror films “Obsession and “Backrooms” as the industry invests in YouTube creators and younger filmmakers with established audiences. […]

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