Sue Masters, one of Australia
Sue Masters has been Head of Drama at Network Ten since October 2000, and recently left to “explore new opportunities”.
Sue has been responsible for some of the most ground breaking, critically acclaimed Australian drama series as well as having vast international experience in both comedy and drama.
A multi-award winner, Sue has worked on acclaimed Australian drama series such as Brides of Christ, The Secret Life of Us, Wildside and Seachange.
She has also worked for US
SBS Director of Content and Online, Matt Campbell, said Sue’s appointment was a coup for SBS.
“As a custodian of Australia
“Sue’s vast expertise in drama and comedy will ensure that SBS remains a curator of outstanding content, the likes of which you won’t see on other Australian channels. I look forward to working with Sue and Australian audiences are sure to reap the rewards of her experience.”
Sue says of her move to SBS:
“I’m enormously excited by the opportunity to work with such a strong team at SBS and help create a slate of distinctive, fresh comedy and drama.
“I am looking forward to showcasing the genius of writers, comedians, directors, actors and producers whose talents can be nurtured and celebrated on SBS.”
Sue will join SBS on 1 July 2008. In the interim she will act as a consultant on SBS’s second series of the critically acclaimed drama The Circuit and all comedy proposals will be handled by Denise Eriksen, Manager, Commissioned Content, SBS TV and Online.
[release from SBS]