Creator Highlight: Interview with Ethan Keter

By: Myriam Akbar

Meet Ethan Keter from Texas, a 20 year old YouTube creator who has been making content since he was only 10 years old. His passion for making videos began through means of recording moments during hangouts with friends. His channel: Ethan’s Digital Diary includes opinions on television shows, acting skits, interviews with other creators, short films, and more. While his favorite part of making content is expressing his creativity, a challenge for him is overthinking the ways in which people may judge him. The internet can be a cruel place, so he relies on his friends and self-love to combat those anxieties. 

Keter recalls watching television and reading magazine interviews throughout his childhood, inspiring him to get involved with journalism. He says, “Looking at behind the scenes photos for shows and movies grabbed my interest to get the scoop.” His favorite part of conducting interviews is the opportunity to have in depth conversations and learn more about people thriving in the field. However the most rewarding part to him is, “talking to people who have gone through hard times, but still have a positive outlook on life.”

Keter lists The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz as monumental films that fueled his love for cinema. “I love the music of course, as well as the colorful cinematography and messages about self-discovery, acceptance, and friendship,” he shares. His favorite genres are drama, horror, and comedy. Aside from journalism and being a film lover, Keter has a passion for acting and singing. This can be seen on his YouTube channel in videos where he acts out scenes from television shows like Pretty Little Liars and films like Scream. “What I love about acting is being able to make people feel emotions; make them laugh and cry,” he says. 

Looking forward, Keter would like to make YouTube content as a career, interview celebrities for press, and direct films. “I would love to put together more short films, as well as a legit full length film with a cast. Some of my friends are interested in participating, which would be really cool. The hope is to get my film in a festival,” he shares. His biggest inspirations are Quinta Brunson and Issa Rae because they both started their careers by doing YouTube and ended up getting their own shows. What keeps Keter motivated is the overflowing support from friends and consistent positive self-talk. “I tell myself that at the end of the day, what matters is that I have fun and express my creativity. It doesn’t matter how many people watch my videos.”

Interview with Anthony Caban of Deadshot Films

By: Myriam Akbar

What is the significance of having support from friends during a breakup? Is this something society should hold with more importance? Actor and Director Anthony Caban, explores these questions in his upcoming Indie film Broman, dropping in 2026. The premise follows Walter/Broman (played by Caban), a comic book salesman by day and crime fighter by night. When his girlfriend dumps him to date a high alpha gangster, Doctor Destroyer, his anger prompts a need for revenge. One day he meets his neighbor named Hank, who expresses interest in becoming a superhero. Teaming up, they set out to defeat Doctor Destroyer. While Caban initially wrote the script for Broman, Danny Shidoshi (plays Hank/Wonderyouth) came on board to help co-write it. Matthew Thoman Komorowski directed the film, shot on Blackmagic and it was edited by Vandy Hoffman. The full cast and crew can be found on IMDB.com.  

Caban is a 26 year old New York native, who moved to Florida during his youth. Despite not being thrilled about the transition, he says, “If I didn’t move to Tampa, I wouldn’t have made the friends and connections I did. I also wouldn’t have as much motivation to make films as I do.” Growing up, he characterizes himself as a “quiet kid.” He attributes his passion for film-making and overall success to his family and friends. He spent a lot of time at his neighborhood theater as a child, sharing that his grandmother would take him on Fridays. Consistently watching films is what led him to the conclusion that he wanted to be involved in cinema, specifically being an actor. He lists: Shrek 2, Batman Begins, and Spider-Man as core cinematic memories that inspired him to make films. However, he lists The Dark Knight, Zodiac, and Shaun of the Dead as films that motivated him to take on roles. 

In terms of his acting career, Caban says, “I love playing characters that are diverse. I encourage people who want to act to take as many theater classes as possible. It can be expensive, so I also suggest watching as many films as possible and studying them.” Considering himself more of an actor than director, he shares that his favorite part of film-making is the collaborative efforts necessary to create one. 

Caban’s favorite genres are drama, action, thriller, and horror. Often considered a sub-genre of action, superhero films hold a special place in his heart. Being a major inspiration for Broman, he says, “I wanted to make a fun superhero movie, one that’s different.” He describes the nucleus of film as being friendship, something that has been critical for his well-being and personal development. “It’s Training Day, meets Batman. It’s about having a friend by your side when you get dumped by a girl who thinks there’s someone better than you,” he explains. On the other hand, he wants viewers to think on their own terms and interpret the film in their own way. Caban says the biggest challenge of making Broman was the budget and that a highlight was working with a XF artist. 

His previous projects are Hunting Season and Dead or Alive, both available to watch on Youtube.com. “Broman varies from my past films because I got the chance to work with new actors and we have much more equipment,” Caban says. “Overall, I just want people to have fun watching Broman. I think they will,” he adds. His upcoming film, A Broken Flaw of Marriage is in association with Six Fist Combo Productions and coming soon. However, you can watch the trailer on Youtube.com.