YouTuber Markiplier’s movie made over $50 million. Here’s his advice for creators looking to level up.

YouTuber Markiplier thinks more creators can break into Hollywood without giving up control.

The 37-year-old put it to the test earlier this year, when he wrote, directed, and starred in the film “Iron Lung.” He funded the movie’s low 7-figure budget himself, and it became a box-office hit that grossed over $50 million worldwide. His takeaway was that more creators should try to enter traditional media on their own, so long as they’re ready to learn and wear many hats — and take on their own financial risk.

“In Hollywood, it is kind of like a foregone conclusion that you’ll have to give up all control to be able to do anything,” the YouTuber…