JOEL PORTER
Sound Mixer / Post Audio Engineer

Joel brings 26 years of audio experience to MPI having worked both in the Detroit and Los Angeles production markets. Over his professional career Joel has worked for industry giants Clear Channel Communications and Infinity Broadcasting. His professional audio experiences have also spanned working from Detroit to LA for such companies as Harmony Park Creative Group, RMS Productions, WJR, Hollywood Recording, and Zacuto Audio in Los Angeles.

At MPI, Joel brings students a wealth of knowledge and practical training in production audio recording and post audio mixing. Joel is a 1980 graduate of Michigan State University with a B.A. in Telecommunications.

DANIEL DURAN
Electrician / Grip

Dan is a graduate of Wayne State University with a BFA in Technical Theater. He has worked extensively as a freelance grip & lighting technician for stage and film.

Dan is also a member of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Pictures Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, (IATSE) Local 38.