"Hey! Don't Freak Out!" Demystifying Epilepsy
Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 04:22PM 
Moments like this are, indeed, rare.
4 Remarkable Heroes + 4 Authentic Stories + 2 Films + 4 Awards =
A Chance to Change the World!
It hasn't happened until now.
I'm talking about what it means to have epilepsy. I mean r-e-a-l-l-y talking about epilepsy. And to r-e-a-l-l-y talk about how judging others with medical conditions stinks. Judging those with epilepsy only continues to perpetuate the myths that prevents us from connecting ourselves to one another. The Epilepsy Foundation and KGC Direct is out to change that...and to change the world, with these two videos.
The videos I just finished producing are rolling out to most public junior high and high schools throughout America.
Three Telly Awards and an Ad Club of Connecticut Award later...the films are done. But the conversations are not.
The conversations are just beginning. Hopefully, these conversations are starting to demystify and correct the myths, the stereotypes and judgements people have towards those with epilepsy.
My deepest desire is to see these stories help the world become a better and kinder place. It has been a blessing to be able to capture this footage and to act as a "bridge" for those with epilepsy and without epilepsy."Out of the Shadows"
This short documentary is designed to show the real-life experiences of a diverse group of four teens dealing with epilepsy and the misperceptions of their peers. Their deepest desire is tell the world that they, by and large, can do the things that you can do. RSS readers click through."Take Charge of the Facts"
A hip, graphic-packed, fast-paced film covering the basics of epilepsy, the different types of seizures and first aid.---Tom
