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Chaser Election Desk welcomes emerging writer

Screen NSW funds emerging writer Nina Oyama onto The Chaser’s Election Desk writing team.

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Earlier this week Julian Morrow mentioned that The Chaser now has its most diverse writers room ever, and today Screen NSW has funded emerging writer Nina Oyama to join The Chaser’s Election Desk.

This is the third comedy writing internship for women funded by Screen NSW during the past three months.

Julian Morrow Co-Founder & MD Giant Dwarf said: “After five federal elections as a leading provider of patriarchy services in TV comedy, there’s never been a better time for The Chaser to be a part of this Screen NSW initiative. We’re very happy that Nina will have a seat at the writer’s table on The Chaser’s Election Desk.

“It’s always been my dream to work with the team behind Australia’s best political comedy show. Maybe one day I’ll get there, but I’m glad The Chaser has accepted me for now,” said Oyama.

Courtney Gibson, CEO of Screen NSW, said: “This is the latest in a series of strategic interventions into the still largely male world of the comedy writing room; three strong female writers will emerge from these internships with topline comedy credits and credentials, and what’s more, the shows will benefit from a fresh female perspective.”

2 Responses

  1. “It’s always been my dream to work with the team behind Australia’s best political comedy show. Maybe one day I’ll get there…”

    Everyone dreams of writing for The Verdict

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