I would say that my comfort zone is the observer, someone behind the camera. But this morning, I sat in front of that foreign, digital object, surrounded by young film school students. A few weeks prior, I got an e-mail message looking for international people ("The most important thing is that you DON'T look typical finnish person!") to be a part of an advertisement/short movie about tuberculosis. I sent a message back, not thinking much about it. In Tampere, there were a few mornings when I spit out blood. People joked about me having tuberculosis, but I didn't actually know about that disease.
Apparently, this project is a collaboration of TAMK university students with Pirkanmaa hospital district and tuberculosis association in Finland. The objective is to raise awareness about the disease among Finns and immigrants living in Finland. The producer told me that not many immigrants agreed to participate because the issue is taboo in their countries (it is associated with poverty and drug-use).
Uz came with me for moral support, and ended up being in the shot as well. We were in Cafe Europa, a very trendy spot with old furniture and other vintage decorations. I sat on a couch, and I had one action and one line. There were several takes, and after an hour we were free to go. It was nerve-racking, thrilling, exciting, you name it! Anyway, after I joked around with Uz about my introduction into fame.
Many in Lapinkaari left for Lapland today! They'll be there for the whole week. Hopefully I can go next weekend, or soon after. I'm afraid it will be too late to see the northern lights, but that's all right. This week is definitely a good one to be in Tampere.
Will update!
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