Simon Fell, EBU Director of Technology awarded fellow Status by Engineering society SMPT

The EBU’s Director of Technology and Innovation Simon Fell is among the 15 recipients to this year be made a Fellow of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).

The professional membership association founded in 1916 advances moving-imagery education and engineering across the communications, technology, media, and entertainment industries.

The fellowship recognizes individuals who have performed eminent service in the areas of engineering in motion pictures, television, or in the allied arts and sciences and is the Society’s highest accolade. 

Since joining the EBU in 2013, Simon Fell has led a team renowned for spearheading developments in new media technology on behalf of its Members.

The recipients will be recognized in a ceremony at SMPTE Conference and Exhibition in Los Angeles on October 18, 2015.