Advert on Starnow: Actress wanted for a short film for the Epilepsy Society. It would be filmed in Southampton but all expenses would be paid plus a decent wage. I applied and after the usual "you have been shortlisted.." I was contacted and told I had the job. I had the weekend to research Complex Focal Seizure and as I wasn't quite sure how far they wanted me to go with the seizure I also researched some others just for good measure! I quickly realised that there were very few videos of adults having a seizure but there were plenty on children so research by reading was the method of choice. Luckily the Epilepsy Society had plenty of information that was easy to read and understand.
The day of filming arrived and clutching my pink M&S bag stuffed full of clothes, make up, hair brushes and anything else I could think of I set off to the station. I had to be in Southampton by 10am and having caught the tube, train and taxi I finally arrived before everyone else (of course!). Coffee and introductions over, it was a short walk to the Health store where we would be filming. The clients were there waiting for us - luckily they seemed very pleasant which makes the filming a lot easier. I was given a brief synopsis on what was wanted during the filming and then off we went - talk about a quick start!!
It really was a lovely day and everybody was friendly and welcoming plus we managed to wrap in just under two hours!
Here's the final video:
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