Matt Hanson
Full-Time Lecturer
School of Communication, Media and Theatre Arts
714K Pray Harrold
Biography
Matthew Hanson is originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan and now resides in Ypsilanti. As an educator at Eastern Michigan University, Hanson teaches audio production and film studies courses in the area of electronic media and film and has been with the University since 1997. Hanson has been a professional recording engineer/producer for over 20 years. He has recorded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recipient Ron Asheton, Pulitzer prize-winner William Bolcom and has worked with producer Tim Patalan on recordings by the bands Sponge and Hoarse.
Interests and Expertise
Hanson's research interests include:
- Italian Cinema
- non-linear film narrative
- Rock and Roll cinema
He has presented at BEA on the subjects of University Film Festivals and Reality Television and at Wayne State's Graduate Conference on the theme of Carnivale in the films of Federico Fellini.