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 Restless's new head writer and Co-Executive Producer. Sussman's tenure as head writer began taping on October 20, 2016, and is aired on December 7, 2016. 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.

Positions held

Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey The Young and the Restless The Facts of Life Knots Landing Freshman Dorm Another World Days of Our Lives Generations Spyder Games

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 Writers Guild of America Award

Head writing tenures

Executive Producing Tenure