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Deep Dive: Surviving Supercon (2020)

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Surviving Supercon
Surviving Supercon provides an in-depth look at the organization of Florida Supercon, a major fan convention founded by Mike Broder and Sandy Martin in 2006. The film captures the highs and lows of running a large-scale event, drawing inspiration from Atlanta’s DragonCon and Orlando’s Spooky Empire. It focuses on the couple's experiences over a four-day weekend filled with both triumphs and setbacks. The documentary features various elements of the convention, including celebrity interactions, attendee experiences, and the challenges posed by security and crowd management. Through personal stories and behind-the-scenes footage, it illustrates the passion and chaos involved in creating a successful convention environment for thousands of guests.

Why Watch

  • •Meet convention founders Mike Broder and Sandy Martin
  • •See the chaos of managing a large fan convention
  • •Find out about unexpected celebrity stories

Did You Know

•Florida Supercon was launched in 2006 by Mike Broder and Sandy Martin.
•The convention lasts four days and attracts tens of thousands of guests.
•The film includes stories about celebrity interactions and unexpected tragedies.
•Mike and Sandy were inspired by Atlanta’s DragonCon and Orlando’s Spooky Empire.

Perfect For

Comic book fansConvention organizersPop culture enthusiasts