
ABOUT
Ethan Malka is an award-winning American director and composer and the founder of EthanTainment Studios. His films received First and Second Place honors at the 2026 Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films, and STAKE was named an Official Selection of the 2026 All American High School Film Festival. Tape 12 was presented through South Florida PBS’s film-maker, and Malka directed Latin Grammy Winning artist Virginio’s music video “No Le Digas A Nadie.” He also serves as Entertainment Editor of The Reviewer Magazine. His filmmaking achievements have been featured in interviews with CBS 12 News and NBC 6 South Florida.
RECOGNITION & CREDENTIALS
First Place, Environmental PSA — 2026 Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films — A Cleaner Future
Second Place, High School Feature/Short Film — 2026 Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films — The Experiment
Official Selection — 2026 All American High School Film Festival — STAKE
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Silver Key — Tape 12
Presented through South Florida PBS’s film-maker — Tape 12
Short Cuts TV Show Official Selection — Tape 12 · Submitted for consideration in the 2026 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards through South Florida PBS; results pending October 2026
Florida Scholastic Press Association All-Florida Arts & Culture Winner — Sunshine Cinema Exhibit
2nd ASFI Broward Student Film Festival — Official Selection — Petrified (A Childhood Love Story)
Adobe Certified Professional — Video Design
Adobe Certified Professional — Photoshop
Adobe Certified Professional — Premiere Pro
Adobe Certified Professional — After Effects