Monster Camp

A rare and fascinating glimpse into a real-life version of World of Warcraft where gamer stereotypes are simultaneously shattered and confirmed.

For 48 consecutive hours-- there are no breaks, not even for sleep -- immerse yourself in a world completely unlike our own. A world built upon fantasy, chivalry, and imagination; a place where you can be anything, dress however, have almost any power, and live as a hero, healer, or villain. It's a place that lets you transform yourself, perhaps becoming the person you wish you really were. Welcome to Monster Camp, the true story of NERO Seattle.

Monster Camp meticulously examines the lives of die-hard gamers at NERO Seattle. The devoted group congregates at a secluded state park where they act out battles complete with magic potions, evil spells, and legendary sword fights. By day, these people are software engineers, department store managers, and high school students, but for one weekend they seamlessly transform into dwarves, dragons, and green lizard people.

Cullen Hoback's Monster Camp overlooks the nerdy stereotypes, giving viewers a personal glimpse into the often misunderstood world of live action role playing.

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• gamers
• live
• action
• roleplaying
• seattle
• portland
• NERO

[akdouglas]

Monster Camp Upcoming Screenings:

Sept. 6-9, 2007 - Newark Film Festival

Sept. 6-9, 2007 - Rome Int'l Film Festival, Rome, GA

Sept. 13-22, 2007 - Atlantic Film Festival, Halifax

Sept. 21-30, 2007 - Calgary Int'l Film Festival,

Sept. 28-Oct. 4 - Icon Fantastic Film Fest, Tel Aviv

Oct. 3-8, 2007 Evil City Film Festival, NYC

Nov. 8-11, 2007 Cucalorus Film Fest., Wilmington, NC

[DFTRProductions]

Somebody stole our idea :( We were headed out to NERO next weekend to do just this type of documentary....aw well...it was bound to happen :) Anyways gooooood job.

[akdouglas]

check out our upcoming screenings at monstercampmovie dot com

[dwayne7981]

Hey dude, I like to surf around to make fun of people every now and then just to be an asshole. I'm a former college athlete and have no idea what Nero is, but I did see the monster camp documentary. You do whatever the hell makes you happy. Those same idiots who are calling you nerds are no doubt the idiots who are engulfed in things like fantasy football. Take care. I'll move to another forum and be an asshole to someone else. you don't deserve it.

[cmjwow8]

nerds

[slashermas]

So? who cares if we're nerds? It's simple a word that people call us...I play DnD, go to Amtgard, and I'm waiting until I'm 18 to go to a LARP (Live Action Role Play) Similar to this that's closer to my house then Seattle... it's alot of fun, people shouldn't put what's fun below them, you don't see me laughing at people playing Football, or Soccer, I do what I do because I enjoy it, nothing more. Call me a nerd, geek, or whatever you want, it's only a word that defines who I am.

[paigegrl07]

um weird...

[dna610]

omg rofl my but off

were is this place

[kcmagg]

FYI to all...the Newark Film Festival (even though it ends tomorrow) is in Newark, DELAWARE...in case anyone thinks Newark NJ and decides not to see it cuz that's where they think it is

[yoyaoo]

aaa what ever i'd try it just to have fun it sure beats staring at a computer for hours