Sally Sussman Morina Explained
Sally Sussman Morina is an American documentary filmmaker, television writer, and producer.
Personal life
She is married to Anthony Morina, a CBS Daytime director and producer. She has gone by her married name Sally Sussman Morina on various projects. She is based in Santa Monica, California.
Career
In May 2016, the feature documentary, Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey which was Directed, Written and Produced by Sally Sussman had its World Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film has shown in festivals all over the world and is currently in its theatrical release and available on Sundance Now. https://pro-labs.imdb.com/title/tt3511510/?ref_=sch_int
On September 15, 2016, it was confirmed that Sussman was named as The Young and the Restlesss new head writer and Co-Executive Producer.[1] [2] Sussman's tenure as head writer began taping on October 20, 2016, and is aired on December 7, 2016.[3] On July 31, 2017, Daytime Confidential announced that both Kay Alden and Sussman will be departing from the show, with Mal Young being named as the new head writer.[4]
Positions held
Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey
The Young and the Restless
December 7, 2016 – October 24, 2017
- Co-Executive Producer: December 7, 2016 – October 24, 2017
- Associate Head Writer: June 10, 2005 - November 2006
- Breakdown Writer: June 10, 2005 - November 2006
- Writer: 1984 - 1988
- Storyline Consultant: January 1983 – 1988 (hired by William J. Bell), May 17, 2005 - May 12, 2006 (hired by John F. Smith)
The Facts of Life
Knots Landing
Freshman Dorm
Another World
Days of Our Lives
- Head Writer: January 8, 1998 - October 15, 1999
- Co-Head Writer: November 21, 1997 - January 5, 1998
- Associate Head Writer: 1996-1997 (hired by James E. Reilly)
Generations
March 27, 1989 - January 25, 1991
March 27, 1989 - January 25, 1991
Spyder Games
- Executive Producer: 2001
- Head Writer: 2001
Awards and nominations
Cannes Film Festival
Nominated, Golden Camera
Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey
Nominated, Golden Eye
Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey
Daytime Emmy Awards
- NOMINATIONS (1998, 1999; Best Writing; Days Of Our Lives) & (1986, 1987 & 2006 Best Writing; The Young And The Restless)
- WIN (2006; Best Writing; The Young And The Restless)
Writers Guild of America Award
- NOMINATIONS: (2005 & 2006 season; The Young And The Restless); (1999 season; Days Of Our Lives)
- WINS: (2005 season; The Young And The Restless); (1999 season; Days Of Our Lives)
Notes and References
- Web site: Giddens. Jamey. Sally Sussman Morina Named Head Writer of The Young and the Restless. September 15, 2016. Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media (SAY Media). September 15, 2016.
- News: SOD. Y&R NAMES NEW HEAD WRITER. September 15, 2016. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc.. September 15, 2016. United States.
- Web site: Fairman. Michael. Y&R's Melody Thomas Scott Reveals First Airdate Of Sally Sussman Morina and Kay Alden's Scripts!. On-Air On-Soaps. Michael Fairman Soaps, Inc.. October 20, 2016. United States. October 20, 2016.
- Web site: Giddens. Jamey. The Young and the Restless SHOCKER: Sally Sussman and Kay Alden to Retire; Mal Young in as New Head Writer! (EXCLUSIVE). Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). July 31, 2017. United States. en-us. July 31, 2017.
