2026Winner
Best Performance
Seniors
Matt Hanisch
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Biography
Matt Hanisch is an award-winning editor, producer, and director who studied Film and TV Production at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. Best known for his work on Seniors (2026), which premiered at the 2026 Sundance film festival, Matt's work includes short films, music videos, and documentaries that have been selected for various festivals, including the San Diego Film Week, BLASTOFF, and the LA Shorts Fest, and his projects have been featured on EWTN, Now This, and the St. Jude Children's Hospital official Facebook page.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2026Winner
Best Picture
Saint Libby
2019Winner
Best Director
Memio
Career Highlights
2020Highlight
Best Performance
You Missed a Spot
Highlight
Best Picture
Stickball: The Little Brother of War
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Saint Libby