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