Barbara Slade is a TV screenwriter, creator and executive producer. Born in Los Angeles, California, she now lives in London and works with channels and production companies to develop shows for the international market.
Career Barbara (both a British and U.S. citizen) began her screenwriting career in London when her first show “Brown Bear’s Wedding” starring Helena Bonham Carter, Joss Ackland and Hugh Laurie aired on ITV, Christmas Day. It sold to most major territories, and was nominated for five Emmy awards including ‘Best Writer’. Barbara returned to the USA where she continued her career, writing and developing series for Nickelodeon, Disney, ABC, Fox and many other networks worldwide. She has written features for Working Title and Disney and has received numerous awards and was a finalist for the Humanitas prize for one of her episodes of ‘Rugrats’.
Barbara was brought on as a development executive for the Disney Channel UK and was lead writer on NRK's prime time award-winning comedy series 'Side by Side', now in its 10th season.
Barbara was Creator/Executive Producer on several original TV series including 'Dead Gorgeous' (CBBC/ABC/Nickelodeon), 'Hi Opie' (TVO/Netflix) and is now working exclusively in comedy-drama. Two of her original shows, 'Heaven is a Perfect Tomato' and 'A Drop of DNA', are currently being pitched.
Barbara's specialty is writing, developing and heading up high concept television shows for the international market. She regularly works with production companies and channels around the world and leads intensive screenwriting and development workshops.
Television credits +TitleRoleYearNetwork/Production CompanyBuddiHead Writer/Developer2020NetflixSide by Side (Side om side)Series Developer/Writing Lead2013-2015MagnusSeries Developer2019Alle Sammen SammenSeries Developer2014Hi Opie!Creator/Executive Producer2014-2015TVOKids, Knowledge Network, City Saskatchewan, Netflix, Yippee TVAlexander and PeteCreator/Executive Producer2012TV MovieDead GorgeousCreator/Associate Producer2010ABC1, CBBCFreefonixSeries Developer/Head Writer2008-2009BBC1, CBBCInboxWriter/ProducerAngelina BallerinaSeries Developer/Head Writer2001-2006ITV, CITVMy Teen GenieSeries Developer/Head Writer2002Comin' AtchaSeries Developer/Head Writer1999-2000ITV, CITVEloiseSeries Developer/Head WriterRotten RalphSeries Developer/Head Writer1996Nickelodeon, CBBC, Fox Family Channel RugratsWriter (multiple episodes)1994-1998NickelodeonThe Legends of Treasure IslandSeries Developer/Head Writer1993-1995 ABC TV Network, ITV, CITVSonic the HedgehogWriter (multiple episodes)1993 ABC The Legend of Prince ValiantWriter (multiple episodes)1993The Family ChannelLittle ShopWriter (multiple episodes)1991Fox Kids, La CinqTales from the CryptkeeperWriter (multiple episodes)1991ABC, Teletoon, CBSBill and Ted's Excellent AdventuresWriter - S2.E71991CBS
Filmography Winnie the Pooh: Stories from the Hundred-Acre Wood - Writer Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving - Writer Angelina Ballerina: Angelina Sets Sail - Writer Brown Bear's Wedding - Writer White Bear's Secret - Writer The Snow Queen - Writer
Awards 1992 Nominated for 'Best Writer' Emmy Award - Brown Bear's Wedding' 1995 Nominated for Humanitas Award - Rugrats': 'I remember Melville' 1996 Silver Honour Award - Rotten Ralph' 1997 Best Animated Series for Children' Cartoons-on-the-Bay (Italy) - '''Rotten Ralph' 1997 Silver Apple Award - Rotten Ralph' 2000 Nominated for Bafta Award for 'Best Animated Series' - Rotten Ralph' 2001 Nominated for Bafta Award for 'Best Animated Series' - Rotten Ralph' 2002 Nominated for Bafta Award for Best Animated Series - '''Angelina Ballerina' 2002 Nominated for Annecy Animation Festival 'Rose Fairy Princess Award' 2002 Silver World Medal for Children's Programs at New York Festival 2006 British Animation Awards Finalist for Children's Choice - Angelina Sets Sail' 2006 Oppenheim Platinum Award for best video - '''Angelina Sets Sail' 2010 Nominated for ' Best Children's Television Drama' at Australian Film Institute Awards - Dead Gorgeous'''
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Barbara Slade at LinkedIn Barbara Slade at MUBI Barbara Slade at Owlet Press