Ethan Rey

I have always believed that moments define us. A glance, a movement, a single frame frozen in time. Sometimes, that is all we have left to hold onto.

I grew up in Syria, where my love for storytelling started through photography. At first, it was a way to capture beauty, to preserve fleeting emotions before they disappeared. But when the revolution began, storytelling became something else entirely. It was no longer just about capturing life. It was about documenting truth.

As a photojournalist, I found myself in the middle of history, camera in hand, bearing witness to both courage and devastation. I saw faces filled with hope, hands raised in defiance, streets stained with the price of freedom. My camera became my voice, my weapon against silence. But with every shutter click, the risks grew greater, and eventually, I was forced to leave my home behind.

Leaving my home was like leaving a part of myself behind. I carried only memories, some too painful to revisit, some too precious to forget. But even in displacement, I found that movement is a language of its own. Dance became my way of reclaiming joy, just as photography had once been my way of preserving it.

Today, I am the founder of Creative Resonance, a media production company built on the belief that a memory happens once, but we keep it alive. As a Visual Storyteller, I use filmmaking, photography, and creative direction to preserve the essence of human experiences, whether in personal stories, dance, or culture. My memoir, Dancing to the Rhythm of Life, reflects this journey, one of survival, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of storytelling.

At my core, I am a creator. Whether behind the lens, on the dance floor, or through the written word, my passion lies in bringing stories to life and ensuring they are never forgotten. Because some stories must be told, no matter the cost.