Whirld Web Series - Complete. Episodes 1-5

The Whirld Web Series is a proof of concept pilot that details one wrong turn after another following an incorrectly dialled phone number and a case of mistaken identity. Whirld centres around the life, love, family and work of the central character Tay Ken-Idee. Her experiences, her actions and their resulting consequences… She’s meant to be a behaviour expert, but she can't even manage her own!

  • Karen Illesca
    Director
  • Karen Illesca
    Writer
  • Joanna Richards
    Writer
  • Karen Illesca
    Producer
  • Phillippa Webb
    Producer
  • Beth Champion
    Key Cast
    "Tay"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0150689/
  • Peter Mochrie
    Key Cast
    "Professor Ian Maynard"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0595111/
  • Benjamin L Verdon
    Key Cast
    "Josh"
  • Alison Bennett
    Key Cast
    "Roberta Robinson"
  • Karen Illesca
    Creators
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3820555/
  • Phillippa Webb
    Creators
  • Project Type:
    Web / New Media, Other
  • Genres:
    Dramedy, Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Sydney Web Fest
    Sydney
    Australia
    October 2, 2021
    Offical Selection - Best Director
  • Sydney Web Fest
    Sydney
    Australia
    Official Selection - Best Editor
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Award Winner - Best Web Series
  • London Movie Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    Best Original Song
  • Cast, Crew & Sponsor Screening
    Online
    Australia
    September 29, 2021
    Australia
  • London Movie Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection - Best Cinematography
  • Out of the Can International Film Festival
    Alfreton, Derbeshire
    United Kingdom
    Runner Up - Best Web Series
  • Paris Play International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    Best Lead Performance - Beth Champion
  • Paris Play International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    Winner - Best Web Series
  • Lift-Off Global Network_First Time Filmmaker Sessions

    United Kingdom
    Offical Selection
Distribution Information
  • VIMEO
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director - Karen Illesca