The Bearded Girl | Interview with Jody Wilson and Anwen O’Driscoll

In this episode of 1st on Film, we sit down with director Jody Wilson and actor Anwen O’Driscoll to talk about The Bearded Girl, a coming-of-age drama that blends family history, identity, and life in the traveling carnival world. Jody discusses bringing the film’s emotional story to the screen, while Anwen shares what drew her to the role and how she approached portraying a character searching for belonging and self-acceptance.Jody Wilson is a Canadian writer and director whose work explores identity, class, and psychological themes through a surreal and character-driven lens. With a background in screenwriting and visual effects, Wilson first gained attention for her award-winning short film Indigo before making her feature directorial debut with The Bearded Girl.Anwen O’Driscoll is a Canadian actor known for her performances in You Can Live Forever, Burden of Truth, October Faction, and Netflix’s Bet. Originally from Ontario, she began acting at a young age and has quickly become one of Canada’s rising young performers, earning praise for her emotionally grounded and compelling performances.