Writing for Kids

What are the differences between writing compelling kids' and adults' TV? Are there particular challenges to writing animation and any pitfalls in writing for international audiences? What part does comedy play? Ever wondered about the requirements of ratings P C G and PG? Which networks are commissioning what and where are the opportunities for emerging writers?All these questions and more...will be answered in a conversation with Bernadette O'Mahony from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (where she oversees development production and distribution. Bernadette worked on among others Dance Academy; My Place; The Worst Year of My Life Again; Mortified and Lockie Leonard.)Bernadette is joined by panellists writer Brendan Luno (The Worst Year of My Life Again; You're Skitting Me and Zigbyamong many other kids and adult credits); and script producer and writer Clare Madsen (credits include Zigby; Bubble Bath Bay; Magic Mountain and the forthcoming Little J and Big Cuz for NITV.) Peter Mattessi - with kids' credits amongst many adult drama writing credits (Worst Year of My Life Again; Specky McGee; Eastenders and Neighbours) will host. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW VENUE