Dean McFlicker To Host SMPTE Awards Gala

SMPTE® has announced that Dean McFlicker, producer, director, and one of Hollywood's leading marketing experts, will host the SMPTE Awards Gala at the SMPTE 2018 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (SMPTE 2018).

The gala, which will be held Oct. 25 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites' San Francisco Ballroom in Los Angeles, will recognize individuals for their technical achievements and contributions within the media and entertainment industry.

"We're thrilled that Dean is joining us to celebrate great people who have helped to build the media and entertainment industry we know today and those shaping the media ecosystem of tomorrow," said SMPTE Executive Director Barbara Lange. "With an astounding resume as producer, director, choreographer, teacher, public speaker, and marketing expert, Dean has raised the bar for performances on stage and screen. He's the perfect host for a special awards gala honoring excellence in our industry."

McFlicker is Senior Vice President and Creative Director of original production, live events, and promotional programming at NBC, where he is an award-winning producer and director of countless productions. He has created campaigns for some of the most successful shows on television, including "The Voice," "This Is Us," "World of Dance," "America's Got Talent," "Chicago Fire," "ER," "Law & Order: SVU," "Smash," "Heroes," "The Apprentice," "The West Wing," "The Biggest Loser," "Friday Night Lights," "Days of Our Lives," "Las Vegas," "Fear Factor," "Deal or No Deal," "American Dreams," "Nashville Star," and all of NBC's live musicals, including the original ratings phenomenon, "The Sound of Music Live," and this year's critically acclaimed "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert," which recently won five Emmy® Awards.

McFlicker also has produced for CNN, HBO, "Entertainment Tonight," "E! News Daily," and "Good Morning America." On Broadway, he choreographed "Sha*Bang" (Lincoln Center), "Gypsy of the Year" (Virginia Theater), and "Upfront" (Radio City Music Hall) in addition to original dance productions at Studio 54, the Palladium, the Los Angeles Wilshire Theatre, Universal Amphitheatre, Royce Hall, and The Geffen. He is also proud to be one of the creators of the cult hit "Octomom: The Musical."

In Hollywood, McFlicker has done countless TV shows, music videos, and international concerts with Tina Turner, Prince, Barry Manilow, Ray Charles, The Temptations, Kool and The Gang, The Pointer Sisters, Debbie Reynolds, and Carol Channing, to name a few. He has been one of Twyla Tharp's dancers, an instructor at Broadway Dance Center, and also a private dance teacher to the stars, with Rita Wilson, Kelly Preston, and Maria Shriver among his clients.

"I'm excited and honored to be hosting the SMPTE Awards Gala," said McFlicker. "Recognizing the talent that creates the technology that enables consumers to experience motion picture and television magic gives me such an appreciation for all they do. I congratulate all the honorees."

Along with leadership from SMPTE and the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA), McFlicker will guide guests through the awards ceremony. Among the awards presented will be the Society's highest honor, Honorary Membership, which this year will be awarded to Charles A. Steinberg. SMPTE will give its most prestigious award, the Progress Medal, to Craig Todd. Click here to read more about Steinberg, Todd, and other honorees.

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