Vic: How to get your first job in TV – Niki Aken, Lauren Merolli and Leisl Egan

Want to be a TV writer? Ever wondered how to get your foot in the door and what to do once you’re there? Niki Aken Lauren Merolli and Leisl Egan join Libbie Chellew to share some tips for up-and-coming TV writers.Where: The Dan O’Connell Hotel 225 Canning Street Carlton 3503 (please be advised full disability access available)When: Wednesday 12 April 7 pmNiki AkenNiki is an award-winning screenwriter and script editor. Her one-hour drama credits include Underbelly: Badness (Best Original Miniseries AWGIE) ANZAC Girls (Best Adapted Miniseries AWGIE) Janet King 2 & 3 Hyde and Seek and most recently Playmaker and IQIYI’s adaptation of the US psychological thriller Chosen.Lauren MerolliLauren is an experienced Script Coordinator Script Editor and Development Manager. She’s worked Neighbours Miss Fisher’s Murder MysteriesA Place to Call HomeThe Katering Show and Wentworth. Recently Lauren wrote for sketch comedy Open Slather. Lauren is currently Development Manager for ABC TV.Leisl EganLeisl is a writer and producer who has worked across a range of productions and genres. Starting out working on a web series and then Ten’s The Project Leisl launched into a freelance career and has written and produced for children’s television primetime comedy series and documentaries and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.