Kane Parsons, also known as Kane Pixels, is an American YouTuber, filmmaker, visual effects artist, composer, and director.
He rose to fame with his viral horror web series The Backrooms, which led to directing the feature film adaptation for A24, making him the studio’s youngest feature director.
His innovative found-footage style and self-taught VFX skills have redefined online horror storytelling and inspired a new generation of creators.
Profile
- Full Name: Kane A. Parsons
- Stage Name: Kane Parsons (Kane Pixels)
- Born: June 18, 2005
- Age: 21 years old
- Birthplace: Petaluma, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: American
- Occupation: YouTuber, Filmmaker, Visual Effects Artist, Composer, Director
- Height: 183 cm
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Michael Parsons and Susan Taylor Parsons
- Siblings: One younger brother
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net Worth: $8 million USD
Early Life and Education
Kane Parsons was born on June 18, 2005, in Petaluma, California.
He grew up in a family with parents Michael Parsons, a visual effects artist and video game developer, and Susan Taylor Parsons, a therapist. His parents divorced when he was seven years old. He has one younger brother. His religion is Christianity.
His ethnicity is American. Influenced by his father’s work, he developed a passion for filmmaking and VFX from a young age.
He attended Marin School of the Arts at Novato High School, where he studied film while self-teaching software such as Blender and After Effects. He began creating content on YouTube as a teenager.
Career
Kane Parsons launched his YouTube channel Kane Pixels in 2015, initially posting Minecraft videos and memes before focusing on visual effects.
He gained massive popularity in 2022 at age 16 with The Backrooms (Found Footage), a groundbreaking analogue horror series that amassed millions of views and subscribers. He expanded the universe with additional entries and created other projects, such as The Oldest View.
His success led to his directing the feature film Backrooms for A24 in 2026, making him the studio’s youngest director. Parsons handles writing, directing, VFX, and music composition for many projects.
His work blends found-footage techniques with high-quality CGI, influencing modern horror and liminal space aesthetics. He continues to produce content while working on larger film projects, showcasing exceptional talent and innovation at a young age.
Social Medi
- Instagram Handle: @kanepixels
- YouTube Channel: Kane Pixels
Personal life
Kane Parsons is 21 years old. Currently single, there is no information about his spouse or girlfriend.
Details regarding past relationships remain private as he maintains a relatively low profile in personal matters.
He has spoken about family support, particularly learning from his father and the impact of his parents’ divorce, while focusing on his creative pursuits and close family ties with his mother and younger brother. His height is 183 cm.
Net worth
Kane Parsons’s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD.
He generates income primarily through his YouTube channel via ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise tied to The Backrooms series.
Additional revenue comes from the A24 feature film, visual effects work, music composition, and growing opportunities in filmmaking and related entertainment projects.
Filmography
- The Backrooms (Found Footage) web series (2022–present)
- Backrooms (2026 feature film, director)
