Paul Flattery

About Paul Flattery

Paul Flattery is a British television producer, writer, and director born in Liverpool, England. He produced over 350 music videos and specialized in live event broadcasts, including the Emmy-winning Live 8 and Live Earth concerts. His credits include the Billboard Music Awards, the Concert For New York City, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. He authored The Illustrated History of British Pop and serves as president of Mersey Masala, Inc.

In this interview

• Talks about producing the Billboard Awards live from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
• Emphasizes the appeal of live award shows and their unpredictable nature.
• Discusses enjoying the spontaneous reactions of winners during live broadcasts.
• Mentions interest in fashion and what women wear at award shows.

“The true moments come just from the spontaneous reactions of the people who win and what people do on the air.”— Paul Flattery, in this interview

Since this interview

Flattery continued producing event specials, earning three Daytime Emmy nominations and a Webby Award for his work on Verizon's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In February 2025, he announced he was writing a memoir about music videos and music-driven television, seeking a literary agent or publisher.