How much does GROTTO (2013) Coming of Age Gay Short Film by David Scala make on YouTube?
GROTTO (2013) Coming of Age Gay Short Film by David Scala · by David Scala
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
3,107
3.11K
|
$2.49 | |
|
March 2026
|
14,169
14.17K
|
$11.34 | |
|
April 2026
|
18,661
18.66K
|
$14.93 | |
|
May 2026
|
17,611
17.61K
|
$14.09 | |
|
June 2026
|
15,277
15.28K
|
$12.22 | |
|
July 2026
|
14,808
14.81K
|
$11.85 | |
|
August 2026
|
17,109
17.11K
|
$13.69 | |
|
September 2026
|
18,559
18.56K
|
$14.85 | |
|
October 2026
|
4,717
4.72K
|
$3.77 | |
| Total | 124,018 | $99.21 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.