Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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VidCon 2026 inducted its second class of Hall of Famers, with creators Markiplier, Philip DeFranco, Michelle Phan, and Blogilates founder Cassey Ho honored as influential champions of digital culture.

Markiplier (aka Mark Fischbach) has been a YouTube cornerstone since 2012. The 36-year-old creator (and Mashable 101 alumnus) delivered an emotional speech during VidCon Anaheim's Opening Night Celebration, and Mashable caught up with him afterward.

0:00 - Intro & Hall of Fame Emotion
0:11 - Why Inspiration Matters Most
1:09 - Iron Lung and the New Hollywood
3:03 - Horizontal vs. Vertical Entertainment
3:46 - How to Get Started in Filmmaking
4:56 - The Reality of the Viral Cycle

#markiplier #youtuber #ironlungmovie #obsession #vidcon #vidcon2026 #creatorplaybook

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