Ethan Johnson

Ethan Johnson

Born 10 December 2003 in Escondido, California, USA

Ethan Johnson is a filmmaker from San Marcos, California, currently studying Film and Sociocultural Anthropology at Brigham Young University. Drawing on both disciplines, his work blends anthropological perspectives with narrative storytelling to explore culture, memory, and the complexities of human experience. His films emphasize cultural nuance and empathetic realism, inviting audiences to engage with intimate moments of connection, conflict, and reflection through layered characters and personal stories.

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Johnson’s documentary CAMP FLOG GNAW (2023) examined the cultural significance of the festival’s return following the COVID-19 pandemic, while his latest narrative short, To Run A Yellow Light (2026), continues his exploration of deeply personal stories rooted in emotional and poetic realism.

Director

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2026
To Run A Yellow Light Director

Cinematographer

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2023
Influencer Second Assistant Camera
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2020
Hint of Love First Assistant "B" Camera
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2023
With Love, Your Sweetly Salted First Assistant "A" Camera
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2021
Love on Trend First Assistant "B" Camera

Producer

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2026
To Run A Yellow Light Producer

Writer

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2026
To Run A Yellow Light Writer