Monster Camp Explores The World Of Role Playing

August 21, 2008 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
Los Angeles, CA — Lifesize Entertainment will release the highly acclaimed independent documentary Monster Camp on dvd this Sept 2. The award winning doc received top honors at the Rome International Film Festival, Miami Underground Film Festival and Cinequest. It is currently earning strong critical reviews during its theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada.

MONSTER CAMP is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the world of live-action role playing ("LARPing"), a real-life version of the videogame phenomenon World of Warcraft. Gamer stereotypes are simultaneously shattered and confirmed as Monster Camp chronicles a weekend of non stop fantasy. 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. A world where software engineers, department store managers, and high school students live as warriors, sorcerers, and villains. It's a place that lets you transform yourself, perhaps becoming the person you wish you really were. MONSTER CAMP is the true story of NERO Seattle, one of over 60 LARPing franchises with thousands upon thousands of members (belonging to either NERO International or Alliance LARP) in North America.

The film was directed by Cullen Hoback and produced by Aaron Kirk Douglas.

Lifesize President Bruce Frigeri commented on the upcoming dvd release: "Monster Camp is an enlightening, entertaining and energetic look at a growing American subculture that also provides a broader commentary on the desire we all feel at times to escape the mundane tediousness of everyday life. Anticipation for the dvd is very high and we look forward to sharing this unique film with a wider audience. "

Lifesize Entertainment is a full service North American Distribution Company and Worldwide Sales Agent for quality feature films and documentaries. For the past decade, the company has made its reputation by championing a wide variety of quality films, including alt-Asian masterpieces (Kim Ki-Duk's Bad Guy and Time) art house hits (Ryna, Khadak) and award-winning documentaries (The Blood of My Brother, American Cannibal). In addition to Lifesize Entertainment's theatrical distribution arm, in 2004 Lifesize created an in-house home video division with monthly DVD releases.

Pre-Book Date: August 5
Street Date: September 2
SRP: $24.98
Language: English
Rating: Not Rated