Trigger hotkey events from python

[wackazong]

I compiled the motion-effect plugin on Mac and now I want to start the effect from a python script. The filter that I use exposes a hotkey that can be called to start the filter's effect. How can I start the effect from python? Can I trigger hotkey events from python? Or can I register a method call with the python API? I can modify the source of the plugin so that would be an option.