Ethan Dayton


Ethan recently graduated from the Creative Industries program at Toronto Metropolitan University and now works as a freelance writer for organizations including That Shelf, ForReel and Cineplex. Since he already spends so much time in his head, writing felt like the most natural career choice for him. With an intense passion for storytelling, Ethan is also a screenwriter whose worked under the mentorship of Back Alley Films and Zadan/Meron Productions where he developed his original television series, IF LOOKS COULD KILL.


Articles by Ethan Dayton:


  • September 27, 2025

    Wayward Review: TIFF 2025

    Netflix’s new Canadian series Wayward shows that creator Mae Martin can bring not only laughs but thrills.

  • September 24, 2025

    Poetic License Review: TIFF 2025

    Maude Apatow’s directorial debut was a completely watchable TIFF movie, but not a particularly memorable one.

  • September 24, 2024

    Eden: TIFF 2024 Review

    Ana de Armas and Sydney Sweeney elevate Ron Howard’s bland direction in Eden, which is based on the true story of the Galapagos Affair.

  • Ari's Theme
    May 4, 2024

    Hot Docs 2024: Ari’s Theme Review

    Ari’s Theme is a uniquely personal, yet deeply relatable documentary from Hot Docs 2024 that will resonate with anyone whose ever wanted to create art