Shebafilms Studios

Female Lead Actors for Historical Docu-Drama “Bluebird”

Job Description
A non-union historical biopic docu-drama is casting female lead actors for a powerful story set during the 1918 influenza pandemic. The project follows Elizabeth “Beth” Smellie, a public health nurse whose experiences reshape her life and legacy. This production will blend dramatized scenes with archival footage, photographs, and sound design to bring an important chapter of history to the screen. Filming is planned in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a lead character in a scripted historical docu-drama

• Bring authenticity and emotional depth to period storytelling

• Collaborate with the director and production team on blocking and continuity

• Participate in scenes that may include archival-inspired recreations and documentary-style moments

Requirements

• Female actors needed for multiple lead roles

• Comfortable working in a historical biopic format with dramatizations and documentary elements

• Must be available for filming in Thunder Bay, Ontario (local hires encouraged)

• Roles available include:

  • Beth Smellie (Age 30–35): Public health nurse, VON Superintendent and Colonel

  • Edith (Age 40–60): VON Matron

  • Charlotte (Age 45–55): Activist

  • Flora (Age 20–30): WWI Nurse

  • Reporter (Age 20–30)

  • Joan Kennedy (Age 30–40)

Compensation

• All roles are paid