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Written by:
Estrella Asensio
Directed by:
Estrella Asensio
Original Title:
Cosplay, más que disfrazarse
Alternate Titles:
Cosplay, Beyond a Costume
Genres:
Documentary
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
The general public is getting more used to see very impressive and detailed costumes from each of their favorite comics, series or movies, but ignoring that it's called 'cosplay'. Cosplaying, beyond of the amusing and striking idea of 'wearing a costume', means a lot of hours of thorough handcrafted effort and investigation, from sewing all kind of fabrics to styling a wig or painting yourself entirely blue using makeup, like a fictional species. In addition, cosplayers have to cope with the stress of finishing it before the convention deadline, dealing with their regular jobs and social lives, besides the huge amount of money invested and sometimes even giving up their sleep and spare times, putting their health and diet at a high risk. If this takes so much effort, why is it worth it?
Camera Operator:
Sergio Muñoz
Estrella Asensio
Almudena Tomás Hernández
Director:
Estrella Asensio
Director of Photography:
Almudena Tomás Hernández
Editor:
Estrella Asensio
Line Producer:
Sergio Muñoz
Producer:
Iwao Ikenoya
Screenplay:
Estrella Asensio
Sound:
Iwao Ikenoya
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