Neal Mohan(@nealmohan):Really enjoyed having @markiplier at @YouTube HQ. After 14 years of learning by doing, Mark drew on his YouTube experience to write, direct, edit, star in and self-finance Iron Lung. As he put it, “YouTube is the new film school.” What I appreciated most was hearing how much that process was shaped by his years creating content on YouTube: constantly learning new skills, adapting when things don’t go as planned, and being honest with his audience along the way. Mark bet on himself and ultimately brought Iron Lung to 4,000+ theaters worldwide, thanks to the community he’s built over the years. It’s inspiring to see creators opening up new paths in entertainment and I have a feeling there's plenty more to come from Mark!

2026.08.24 19:20

Really enjoyed having @markiplier at @YouTube HQ. After 14 years of learning by doing, Mark drew on his YouTube experience to write, direct, edit, star in and self-finance Iron Lung. As he put it, “YouTube is the new film school.” What I appreciated most was hearing how much that process was shaped by his years creating content on YouTube: constantly learning new skills, adapting when things don’t go as planned, and being honest with his audience along the way. Mark bet on himself and ultimately brought Iron Lung to 4,000+ theaters worldwide, thanks to the community he’s built over the years. It’s inspiring to see creators opening up new paths in entertainment and I have a feeling there's plenty more to come from Mark!