For many, the end of the world might seem daunting, but for these festival goers a post-apocalyptic world in the middle of a Californian desert is a form of escapism.

At least this is the case for Mike Orr who is known as 'Sweet Lips' at Wasteland Weekend - the annual four-day festival that allows lovers of the Mad Max movie franchise to see what it is really like to live in a society where civilization is crumbling.

'It's the end of the world,' Orr said of Wasteland which attracts thousands from across the country. 'You get to do whatever you want to do.'

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For many, the end of the world might seem daunting, but for Wasteland Weekend festival goers, a post-apocalyptic world in the middle of a Californian desert is a form of escapism. Attendees pictured above at last year's festival

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Wasteland Weekend is the annual four-day festival that allows lovers of the Mad Max movie franchise to see what it is really like to live in a society where civilization is crumbling

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For Mike Orr (pictured at last year's event) who is known as Sweet Lips at Wasteland, the festival is an opportunity where 'you get to do whatever you want to do'

Attendees of the event are required to be decked out in costumes with festival organizers designing elaborate sets complete with Mad Max-style cars.