Ethan Messecar is an award-winning filmmaker based in Ventura, CA. He focuses on tackling genres through the horror lens, with an emphasis on trauma and in-depth character studies. His shorts, “Rewind” won Best '80s Retro Short at the 2020 Vault Film Festival, and “Midnight Broadcast” won Best Short Horror Screenplay at the 13 Horror Contest. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a BA in Film & Media Studies. HIs short film "Innsmouth Blvd" makes its World Premiere at the H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival.