entry six: the impossibilities

The Impossibilities

A couple of months ago, I was scrolling through Indiewire, and came across an article about a new web series, called The Impossibilities. The story follows Willa and Harry, two strangers who cross paths a couple of times throughout the series, until the final episode where their friendship blossoms. The wonderful thing about this story is that it breaks down the stigma around 'taboo' subjects, such as homosexuality and men allowing themselves to be seen as vulnerable. It is invaluable for these things to be seen as normal, especially for younger people, growing up in a world where diversity and choice is rapidly becoming more acceptable and talked about, in society (side note: thank you and congratulations America!) It also avoids all the typical cliché scenarios, which was (very) pleasantly surprising.

I binge-watched the entire series in one day (oops), and re-watched it again the following week. I really related to the gay, excitable, and slightly socially awkward character Willa (who also loves yoga), played by Kati Rediger, and emailed Kati, Ashley Springer (Harry), and Anna Kerrigan (writer/director) soon after finishing the series for the second time. I received wonderful replies from all three of them, and we've been emailing back and forth since.

So many of the cast and crew involved are female, and it's such an inspiration to see an example of gender equality in the entertainment industry, and especially pleasing to witness a first hand example of just how capable women can be! (Quote Piper from OITNB, anyone?)

(Netflix's Orange Is The New Black)

In a nutshell, I'm a huge fan of this web series, and it has really impacted my own work. I hope to stay in contact with these guys, maybe one day I'll get to meet them in person and thank them properly; not only for inspiring and incentivising me to pursue my series, but also for what it means for writers/directors/actors/technicians/cinematographers/etc in the future (especially young females.)

Thank you, The Impossibilities.