S3E3 Off The Rails: Jules Williamson on representation, spontaneity and journeys

What we see on screen or read in books affects our behaviour in the real world - literature and cinema have a real power to influence. So it’s no surprise to know that invisibility has an impact too. Not seeing ourselves, or people like us represented on screen can be damaging in unimaginable ways. That’s why Off the Rails, a film directed by today’s BAFTA nominated guest Jules Williamson, is such a breath of fresh air - tackling taboo topics through the lives of 3 women in their fifties, who’ve set off on an adventure around Europe with their friend’s 17 year old daughter. In this episode we learn how you, as a writer, can have a hand in improving representation and diversity in film, we discover the importance of allowing actors room for spontaneity, and we explore how the journey is more important than the destination. Behind The Spine is the audio accompaniment to The Writing Salon - you can sign up to the newsletter here.