Josh Laner

Canadian documentarian Josh Laner's plunge into the world of fancy-dress geekdom, otherwise known as 'Cosplay', yields surprisingly profound insight into not only the convention floor eccentricity of the archetypal nerd but also the precipitous brink of young adult self-identity. By focussing on three vivid personalities for whom the construction and public display of their costumes is a defining trait, Laner's camera captures personalities being formed and generational change being documented. (myotherme.ca)