October 2023

Sara Richardson is one of Australia’s leading production creatives. As executive producer, her credits include “The Claremont Murders” for the Seven Network, “Bali: 2002” for Stan, and “Underbelly: Vanishing Act” and “Warnie” for the Nine Network.

Richardson produced the eight-part domestically and internationally acclaimed series “RFDS” for the Seven Network, with a second season currently in production which she is executive producing.

During Richardson’s tenure as Channel 10’s network drama executive, it developed and produced a number of highly acclaimed dramas, including the thriller “The Secret She Keeps,” the much-celebrated drama “Five Bedrooms,” “My Life Is Murder,” “Sisters,” the final season of “Offspring,” the special event miniseries “Wake in Fright,” as well as the second season of “The Wrong Girl,” two seasons of “Playing for Keeps” and the perennially popular “Neighbours.”

Prior to joining Channel 10, Richardson spent over five years at Playmaker Media working in drama development across titles including “The Wrong Girl,” “House Husbands,” “Love Child,” “The Code” and “Hiding.” She joined Playmaker from Essential Media and Entertainment, where she worked across development and business affairs for over two years including on iconic series “Rake” and “Jack Irish.”

As Endemol Shine Australia’s head of scripted, Richardson is developing a drama slate for both domestic and international audiences with a key focus on unearthing new talent.