Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen serves as Professor and Chair of Baylor’s Department of Film & Digital Media, where he teaches directing and screenwriting and leads initiatives to foster creativity in the classroom. An award-winning filmmaker, Hansen has written and directed five feature films that have screened at festivals nationwide and received theatrical releases in major markets. He played a key role in launching Baylor’s Master of Fine Arts program in Film & Digital Media, designed to prepare students for professional careers through collaborative, story-driven training. Active nationally as a storyteller and scholar, Hansen has published on media and culture and is frequently sought for commentary on trends in the film industry.