Sabrina Siu
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Development Executive with proven experience at both major networks and leading studios able and able to navigate being both creative and detail-oriented simultaneously. Team oriented and adept at providing comprehensive creative feedback and coordinating cross-functional teams. A strong communicator with exceptional organizational and analytical prowess.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Coordinator
SISTER
08.2023 - Current
- Provided executive support at an independent studio, working across a slate of projects from in-house longer-term development to sold projects at major outside studios and networks such as Apple, Netflix, and Paramount+, and covered creative deals with creators Brit Marling & Zal Batmanglij
- Covered and managed multiple projects in development from reading and meeting with writers, managing and noting creative meetings with producers, and providing thorough creative feedback at all stages of development
- Managed talent and writer lists for packing potential and tracked competitive development at independent studios when looking at potential white spaces and programming categories
- Maintained all team grids and agendas with daily updates and action items tracking packaging and selling conversations and out-to-market readiness scenarios for entire development slate
Script Reader for Academy Nicholl Fellowship
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
04.2023 - 07.2023
Creative Assistant on Overalls in Original Series
Netflix
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Read all incoming projects and development from covered overall deals (Shondaland, Royal Ties, Mara Brock Akil, etc.), provided comprehensive creative feedback, analysis, and compiled detailed first passes of notes for the team
- Coordinated and aligned with cross-functional partners (marketing, production, post-production, VFX) during creative process through ongoing production until launch
- Evaluated, tracked, and maintained sample materials for emerging talent and ideas (IP, writers, directors) for potential consideration on current and future series
- Supported current series in production by giving notes on production drafts and cuts, tracking changes made throughout the shoot, and managing delivery of incoming material
Executive Assistant - Cindy Holland & Brian Wright
Netflix
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Helped manage and coordinate for an executive who oversaw a combined 100+ series launches a year including Stranger Things, Russian Doll, Outer Banks, Bridgerton, The Haunting series, Dead to Me, and Queer Eye
- Facilitated and managed communication between different cross-functional departments and leaders across business affairs, production, creative, finance, and strategy while managing agenda, schedule, and taking notes during all recurring team meetings and functions
Executive Assistant to SVP Original Programming
TNT
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Maintained and continuously updated all department grids tracking all internal projects and status of development
- Analyzed submissions & development drafts to create script coverage by providing story analysis & commentary
Assistant to Chris Rice, Head of Global TV
William Morris Endeavor
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Started as Assistant to TV Scripted Covering Agent. Promoted to Chris Rice's desk after one year.
Education
Business With An Emphasis in Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California
CUHK Business School
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills
- Lead on the board of AEN behind organizing community and cross-studio events for employees
- Contribute and manage an internal AAPI content focus group and talent list used internally on content teams
- Member of the planning committee behind putting on screenings, volunteer events, and monthly gatherings
Leadership
AEN (Asian Employees of Netflix)
Chair of Feminist Friday (TNT/TBS Branch of Turner Women)
- Advanced in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Social Media Savvy
- Experience with Airtable, Pix, Dax, and Avid
- Live music & festivals, travel, soccer, natural wine and book clubs
Technology
Interests
Timeline
Development Coordinator
SISTER
08.2023 - Current
Script Reader for Academy Nicholl Fellowship
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
04.2023 - 07.2023
Creative Assistant on Overalls in Original Series
Netflix
06.2021 - 05.2022
Executive Assistant - Cindy Holland & Brian Wright
Netflix
11.2018 - 06.2021
Executive Assistant to SVP Original Programming
TNT
08.2016 - 11.2018
Assistant to Chris Rice, Head of Global TV
William Morris Endeavor
06.2014 - 08.2016
Business With An Emphasis in Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California
CUHK Business School
Chinese University of Hong Kong
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