Aaron Daniel Annas

Aaron Daniel Annas is an Associate Professor of Digital Media Production at Catawba University, where he serves as Chair of the Department of Communication Arts and Media. He holds an MFA from Governors State University and a BFA from Mars Hill University.

• Education: MFA, Governors State University
• Education: BFA, Mars Hill University

As an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Professor Annas focuses on storytelling methodologies that bridge corporate industry demands with independent media creation. His 2020 film There’s No Such Thing as Ghosts? explores cultural beliefs through internationally distributed digital platforms, while his current post-production project investigates societal perspectives on extraterrestrial life.

His work has received recognition at multiple film festivals and distribution through networks like National Geographic, the History Channel, and streaming services including Amazon Prime and Apple TV. Key themes in his practice include factual representation with minimal bias and technological adaptation in media production.

Scientific awards:

• Best Director
• Best Feature Documentary

Professor Annas integrates academic rigor into his filmmaking, emphasizing truth-based narrative construction and international accessibility of media products.