There is no doubt at this point that the internet has allowed for a larger number of talented individuals to showcase their skills and their work. A large number of fans of Street Fighter fans have created great independent games and movies based on the characters, but very few meet the quality standards that could actually crush the mainstream releases like Balrog: Behind the Glory does it.
This is the kind of fan made material that is slowly but surely blurring the line between mainstream and independent quality. The resources for top quality movies and video games are easily available today with low budgets and this opens a world of opportunities for talent to be showcased.