ABC adds new Drama Exec

The ABC has appointed the co-creator of Secret Life of Us as a new Executive Producer of Drama.

Amanda Higgs, who has been with Southern Star Entertainment will take up the position in Melbourne from today. “It’s a great privilege to work with the ABC and to have the opportunity to be involved in the development and production of outstanding, quality television drama,” she said.

Higgs was also Script editor on Wildside, Water Rats and Police Rescue.

She was also behind the Secretary drama which did not proceed with TEN. Could it have a home on the ABC?

Press Release:

Amanda Higgs, the co-creator and producer of the multiple AFI and Logie-winning drama Secret Life of Us, has been appointed ABC TV’s new Executive Producer of Drama. She will be based in Melbourne .

Miranda Dear, ABC TV’s Head of Drama, says “I’m truly delighted that Amanda is joining us. Her experience and skill as a highly regarded producer and script editor will be a huge asset to our team. And I very much look forward to working with Amanda on our increased development and production slate.”

Amanda comes to ABC TV from production company Southern Star Entertainment where she has been responsible for producing and creating series and mini-series.

Prior to her role at Southern Star Amanda had worked consistently as script editor on some of Australian’s best known TV series such as Wildside, Water Rats and Police Rescue. Also on high profile feature films Praise and Somersault.

Amanda was given the Cecil Holmes Award by ASDA in 2004 for services to directors.

Amanda says, “I’m thrilled to be joining Miranda Dear and the team at ABC TV Drama and to be based in Melbourne . It’s a great privilege to work with the ABC and to have the opportunity to be involved in the development and production of outstanding, quality television drama.”

She will take up her new position today (Monday 18th June).