Ethan Baker is a documentary filmmaker, editor, multimedia journalist, and pianist. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Film and Media Production at American University, building on his Bachelor of Science in Communication and New Media from Shepherd University, where he concentrated in digital filmmaking and minored in journalism.

Ethan serves as the festival and documentary program manager for Anacostia Youth Media, a D.C. organization that empowers middle and high school students through filmmaking, culminating in a youth-led film festival—the first of its kind in the area. This year, he is also stepping into a new role as the Multimedia Content Student Assistant for University Advancement, producing video content for American University. His past experiences include working as a multimedia journalist for The Picket, Shepherd University’s news organization, and as a Label Assistant and Video Editor at NexGen Music, a record label and project studio in Shepherdstown, WV.

Ethan’s documentary work delves into special interest and biographical topics, often exploring the intersection of race, class, art, and pop culture. Motivated by changemaking, he aspires to direct and edit impact-driven documentaries that inspire diverse audiences and mobilize communities. His recent projects include TIME FLIES, a poetic coming-of-age documentary reflecting on his own life, and Vegans of Color, a film that follows a D.C.-based meetup group of plant-based minorities. During his undergraduate studies, he independently produced a 51-minute capstone documentary titled THE FUTURE OF GEN Z, which explores the significance, misconceptions, and aspirations of Generation Z.