Monster Camp

"Monster Camp" documents the activities of NERO Seattle, where participants dress as fantastical characters like elves, wizards, warriors, and monsters to role-play in an elaborate make-believe world. The film offers insight into the logistics of putting together a LARP event-the painstaking preparation, costume design, and rule-setting that go into creating the fantasy experience. It also chronicles both the in-game dynamics (battles, alliances, and character-driven stories) and the personal lives of the players. It seeks to understand why these individuals take part in such an intense hobby and what they derive from it.