Temperatures dropped below zero degrees during filming, marking the coldest recorded temperatures in the Northwest in 50 years.
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Temperatures dropped below zero degrees during filming, marking the coldest recorded temperatures in the Northwest in 50 years.
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Synopsis
Millersylvania State Park in Washington State serves as the backdrop for a Seattle chapter of NERO Alliance, a live action role-playing organization. Participants create characters, choosing from various races and classes, and engage in elaborate fantasy scenarios. Over the course of a year, director Cullen Hoback captures their experiences, including challenges like extreme cold during filming. The documentary premiered at the 2007 Cinequest Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for Best Documentary. It has screened at around 40 film festivals worldwide.
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Why Watch
- Meet Seattle's NERO Alliance role-players
- Find out about extreme winter filming conditions
- See unique costumes adapted for freezing weather
Did You Know
- Monster Camp premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival on March 17, 2007.
- The film was shot during the coldest temperatures in the Northwest in 50 years.
- Monster Camp screened at the Seattle International Film Festival and Corvallis da Vinci Film Festival.
- The film's score was created by the California band Speechwriters LLC.
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What organization does Monster Camp focus on?
Monster Camp focuses on a Seattle chapter of the NERO Alliance, which is a live-action role-playing organization.
Where was Monster Camp filmed?
Monster Camp was largely filmed at Millersylvania State Park in Washington State.
What award did Monster Camp win at the Cinequest Film Festival?
Monster Camp received the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Cinequest Film Festival in 2007.
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