Technical brilliance. Creative passion. A shared dedication to the collaborative process. From the early days of entertainment technology to the latest digital media breakthroughs, the brightest minds in the industry have found their community in SMPTE, the home of creative technology.

The Oscar® and Emmy® Award-winning SMPTE is a global professional society of individuals and corporations collaborating for the advancement of all things technical in the motion picture, television and digital media industries. The Society fosters a diverse and engaged membership from both the technology and creative communities, delivering vast educational offerings, technical conferences and exhibitions, informational blog posts, and the renowned SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal. We champion local and global forums, section meetings and other events that offer invaluable access to a network of mentors and colleagues. And we encourage and reward volunteer participation in leadership roles within the Society. 

Just as importantly, SMPTE is an internationally recognized Standards organization, bringing order to the chaos of constantly evolving technologies with a high level of unbiased technical excellence. SMPTE's more than 800 engineering standards and guidelines are developed in a collaborative process with individuals and corporations to advance global interoperability of hardware and software. As a result, the industry worldwide can enjoy both improved workflow and uncompromising quality for seamless creation, management and delivery of media.

More than 6,000 members — motion-imaging executives, engineers, creative and technology professionals, researchers, scientists, educators, and students — who meet in Sections throughout the world, sustain the Society. Through the Society’s partnership with the Hollywood Post Alliance® (HPA®), this membership is complemented by the professional community of businesses and individuals who provide the expertise, support, tools and infrastructure

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David Grindle

Tony Ngai

Dagmar Driesnack

Anthony Catalano

Christopher Cain

Philip Grossman

Erminia Fiorino

Chris Lennon

Michael Zink

Michele Wright

Sally-Ann D'Amato

Paul Stechly

Richard Welsh

The Leadership Team at SMPTE steers the strategic vision and direction of the society, ensuring alignment with its mission to advance technical excellence in the motion picture, television, and digital media industries. This diverse team of Vice Presidents, Presidents, and other key leaders oversees educational initiatives, membership growth, financial management, and the development of industry standards, fostering collaboration and innovation across the global entertainment technology community.

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