The narrative about me making this commercial originates on a Monday, where at random I got a call from my agent informing me I'd been booked to film a commercial for Eagle Gate College the following day. It sounded like it was an inexpensive, small thing, and I thought why not? That following day I arrived at 9am to film the first scene and was given orders to do my own hair, makeup, and wardrobe, no biggie, I mean who was even going to see this? We had four locations, they are as follows: fast food joint, classroom, graduation stage, and a hospital room.
On set there was one occasion I was conversing with the director when I enquired where this commercial was meant to be shown. I was presuming to hear that this was for an online video ad for Eagle Gate’s website. He turns to me and reveals that ‘It's for the Megaplex theaters’! That was a surprise to me! All in all, the shoot was very easygoing; I was just directed to walk in it.
I unquestionably have the knowledge that I could not have been an actress in movies. It’s just awkward to see yourself up on a gigantic screen. I don't think I could have dealt with seeing myself everywhere if I had actually pursued acting. For me, this is still a bucket list item to check off....
See myself on the big screen √
