Rich Preuss is an award-winning live and live-to-tape multicamera television Director. In the last 25+ years, he’s worked in all forms of variety television from in-studio comedy shows, large-scale award shows, red carpet specials, comedy specials, dog shows, cooking competition programs, corporate events, e-sports, and even SpaceX rocket launches. He’s an internationally recognized director having directed projects around the world for a multitude of clients.
Recently, he directed the first live broadcast from The Sphere in Las Vegas: the NHL Draft. It was called “Incredible. Amazing. Unreal” by the Associated Press. Fans, critics, players, and GMs all had rave reviews for this incredibly unique visual feast.
On December 11th, Rich directed “The Game Awards” live globally across multiple platforms with performances and appearances by Evanescence, Lenny Kravitz, the Muppets, and more. The viewership for “The Game Awards” was a staggering and record-breaking 171 million livestreams.
After The Game Awards, Rich directed the Luis Fonsi and Role Model live at LoanDepot Park in Miami for the NHL Winter Classic on TNT.
He has also directed and been the show caller for numerous corporate events for clients including Apple and LinkedIn.
Rich has won a Primetime Emmy, and a Peabody Award.