A Dryden resident will gain world-wide recognition this weekend as she attends the Toronto International Film Festival.
Shirley McLean plays a feature role in the Adam Garnet Jones film ‘Fire Song’, which debuts Saturday at the Festival.
McLean was a guest on the CKDR Morning Show Friday and stressed she had no acting experience and was just providing moral support for a couple of her friends during auditions.
After they were done, the director asked her if she wanted to try.
She agreed and walked away with no expectations.
McLean says six months later she received a call saying they were very interested and that’s when the journey started.
She plays the role of Janice, a grocery store clerk, who has multiple appearances throughout the aboriginal drama.
The film was shot in Wabigoon and McLean stresses she will never look at movies the same way again.
McLean is also featured in another up-and-coming film and is waiting to hear if she will be casted in a movie with Dennis Quaid.
To hear the complete interview with Shirley McLean visit the link below.
You can also learn more about her on IMDb.
