A storyteller at his core, Ethan Romaine is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker based in New York City. He is a screenwriter, director, producer and editor with a passion for narrative film, documentary, music videos, and live performance videos.

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Born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains of rural Western Maryland, Ethan has always had a passion for unique stories. During his formative years, Ethan was heavily involved in cultural exchange programs, both as a host brother to many students from around the world and as an exchange student abroad himself. The experience of growing up in such a rural Appalachian community, while also having the privilege of coming into contact with so many outside cultures and perspectives, continues to influence Ethan in his work to this day. His films search for specificity and authenticity. He works to use the personal where the political falls short and seeks to bring people together by growing their perspectives through the power of story.

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Ethan graduated from  NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where he double majored in Film & Television Production and Dramatic Writing and minored in Producing (a dual program between Tisch and Stern School of Business). He is currently in post-production for his thesis film, “Lovers Leap,” a wild comedy about growing up in Rural Appalachia.

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