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Haidee Wasson is a Distinguished University Research Professor and the Associate Dean of Faculty Development Inclusion at Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. With a PhD from McGill University, she has contributed significantly to the fields of film media history, cultural studies, and curatorial practices. Wasson has held key administrative and academic positions, including serving as the Area Head and Graduate Program Director for the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. She is recognized for her influential scholarship and has received multiple international awards for her work. An accomplished author, she has published five books and numerous articles, lecturing globally on topics related to film technologies, feminism, and moving image studies. Currently, she is engaged in a five-year SSHRC-funded project exploring the cultural significance of small format film technologies in creative industries. Her past teaching experiences include tenure at the University of Minnesota and Harvard University, and her research interests encompass emergent media, film technology, cultural institutions, and feminist film theory.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.