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Daniel Flannery is a luminary in the entertainment industry, renowned for his groundbreaking work across all genres of entertainment worldwide. Beginning his career as a lighting designer and cinematographer, Flannery's talent lies in transforming words and music into captivating visual narratives that define his award-winning productions.

A master storyteller and visionary, Flannery spearheads projects from their creative inception to their culmination, infusing each endeavor with an authentic, cohesive vision that resonates throughout every aspect of concept, design, and direction. His creations offer audiences immersive and emotionally resonant experiences, marking him as a trailblazer in emerging entertainment technologies. Engaged in an ongoing pursuit of innovation, Flannery continuously explores new avenues for crafting immersive and interactive entertainment experiences, often pushing the boundaries of existing technologies.

Flannery's portfolio spans a diverse range of live productions, new media, film, television, and major world events. Noteworthy among his achievements is 'Illusions,' a spectacular live stage production staged in Changzhou, China, featuring over 100 performers and boasting the world's largest theatre LED installation. Additionally, he created 'E' (Elements), the first theatrical production commissioned by the Chinese government from foreigners, showcased at the Huaxia Cultural Arts Theatre in Shenzhen, China. His influence extends to global events like the 'Closing Ceremonies of the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics' and iconic spectacles such as 'Super Bowl XX' halftime show and 'Mardi Gras in the Superdome.'

He pioneered efforts in delivering Volumetric 3D Stereoscopic content within spherical environments, evident in groundbreaking projects like 'Majid and the Secret of Life' for the Kahramaa Awareness Park in Doha, Qatar. Throughout his career, Flannery has demonstrated a knack for creating enduring attractions, from water-based spectacles like 'Water Fantasium' at the Osaka 1990 World's Fair to the perennially popular 'Fantastic Odyssey' at Lotte World in Seoul. His creative influence also extends to architectural and theatrical design, including collaborations on prominent projects like the Victorian Art Centre and the Brisbane World Expo.

In the realm of themed entertainment, Flannery's impact is immeasurable, having lent his expertise to major studios such as Universal Studios, Disney Imagineering, and Warner Bros., shaping beloved attractions like 'E.T.,' 'Back to the Future,' 'King Kong,' 'Jurassic Park,' 'Conan,' and 'American Adventure.'

Flannery's innovative lighting designs for sitcoms like 'Roseanne' earned him widespread acclaim and Emmy nominations. His legacy is further enriched by his designs on feature films, including collaborations with esteemed directors like Bob Zemeckis and Peter Bogdanovich. Notably, his pioneering work on the 'Original Star Wars Concert' at the Hollywood Bowl laid the foundation for a new genre of entertainment, underscoring his enduring influence and innovation in the industry.

A native New Yorker, Flannery is a graduate of the prestigious designers program at the New York Studio and Forum of Stage Design. He also studied directing at the renowned HB Studio and filmmaking with Scott Bartlett at Columbia University in New York City.

Committed to the importance of education and professional mentor-ship, Flannery has lectured and taught classes at (USC) University of Southern California, (UCLA) University of California Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design and State University of New York in Albany. Today Mr. Flannery is a Professor in Theater & Dance at the (UCSB) University of California Santa Barbara. He has been a member of countless guilds, unions and trade organizations, including Producer's Guild of America (PGA), International Cinematographers Guild IATSE Local 600, Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers, United States Institute of Theatre Technology, Themed Entertainment Association TEA and International Entertainment Buyers Association. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Motion Picture and Television Fund for the Golden Boot Awards, honoring those in entertainment who have made significant contributions to the genre of the Western.

Produced and Directed &quot;Fantastic Odyssey&quot; for Taejon 1993 World Expo

Produced and Directed &quot;Water Fantasium&quot; for Osaka 1990 World Expo

Conceived and Directed for O.C.T. the production show Elements, presented nightly at the Huaxia Performing Arts Center in Schenzhen China 2007 for an unlimited run.

Directed the production Movistar Magica, sponsored by Telefonica. Conceived with Eugenio Zanetti, this was a spectacle that toured stadiums throughout Colombia South America in 2005. A cast of hundreds starring Carlos Vives.

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