Seizure the Day | Epilepsy Short Film |

Seizure the Day follows an aspiring chef, Louisa, as she anticipates a focal resection surgery to remove the part of her brain causing her seizures. Trying to finish a scheduled list of things she would like to do before the surgery, she learns the importance of living life in the moment. Written, Directed, and Edited by Mackenzie Hopfauf Executive Producer: Jasmine Graham Director of Photography: Hannah Rydberg Art Director: Mackenzie Hopfauf Camera and Lighting: Kaitlyn Diskin, Becky Cepek, Hannah Rydberg Sound: Becky Cepeck and Seth Calafiore HR: Andrea Riley & Abbie Esterline Louisa: Maddi Conway Linus: Kevin Romano Dr. Z: Tracy Reese Man at Bar: Sam Feehan Special thanks to all Kickstarter donors, Peck School of the Arts’ film department, and Hotel Julien. FESTIVAL AWARDS/SELECTIONS Beloit International Film Festival 2022 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival 2022 *Student Spotlight Award* Mosaic World Film Festival 2022 Please contact mackenziehopfauffilm@ for festival inquiries. Epilepsy Resources! #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #seizures #seizure #purple #seizetheday #seizurefree #seizuretheday