Furthering Purpose-Driven Voices in Film

Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, Restorative Justice, Education, Peace and a Better Tomorrow through the Art of Storytelling

ETHOS Film Institute is a 501(c)3 and was founded by Filmmakers for Filmmakers to showcase and award Impact Films that aim to create a better world for all. We are a bridge between policy makers, educators and talent within the arts and bring advocates to the table that can change the world.

Meet Our Board

  • Actor/Director Anabelle D Munro

    Anabelle D. Munro

    Anabelle D. Munro is a award-winning director, writer, actor and producer and the founder/director of the ETHOS Film Institute and ETHOS Film Awards.

  • Diane Miller

    Diane Miller is the Executive Producer of the ETHOS Film Awards, as well as the treasurer of the ETHOS Film Institute. Her long career in politics, and the arts includes running her own theater, serving two terms as the Santa Monica Commissioner for Women’s and Girls, as well as founding the ground-breaking Project Courtwatch to hold perpetrators of Domestic Violence accountable.

  • Zette Troché-Stapp

    Zette is an awardwinning writer, director and producer as well as an artist. Her work includes advocacy for neurodivergceny and she is known for her groundbreaking achievements in the world of photography, animation through her visionary storytelling approach.

  • Erman Baradi

    Erman Baradi and his Brand Ermantourage have become a household name in Hollywood and Baradi’s unwavering commitment to crucial Social Causes have made him a perfect Board Member as well as the director of partner Festival “Artist Emerged”.

  • Yifan Du

    Yifan is not only a seasoned director, writer and producer, she is also a strong advocate for furthering women in leadership positions within the film industry. Besides her commitment to the ETHOS Film Institute, she also serves as a Judge at the World Culture Film Festival and ETHOS Film Awards.

  • Lily and Stirling Munro

    Lily and Stirling are the CEO’s of the ETHOS Kids Awards. Their input and voice, as well as their representation of matters concerning the next generation is invaluable on our Board.

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