Ethan Baker is a documentary filmmaker, multimedia journalist, and pianist. He is currently pursuing an MA in Film and Media Production at American University, building on a BS in Communication and New Media from Shepherd University, where he concentrated in digital filmmaking and minored in journalism.

Ethan is the Multimedia Content Student Assistant for University Advancement, producing video content for American University. Previously, he served as the festival and documentary program manager for Anacostia Youth Media, a D.C. organization empowering middle and high school students through filmmaking. During undergrad, he worked 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, exploring the intersection of race, class, and generations with art and pop culture. Motivated by changemaking, he aspires to write, direct, and edit impact-driven films that inspire diverse audiences and mobilize communities.

His recent projects include “TIME FLIES,” a poetic, coming-of-age reflection of his own life, which was awarded Honorable Mention at the Paris Film Awards, and Vegans of Color, following a D.C.-based meetup group of plant-based minorities, which garnered nearly 10,000 views within its first week of publication. He is currently developing his capstone documentary, Mind and Muscle, an exploration of male mental health and resilience among Gen Z.