Frank & Zed May 2026

: While a version premiered at festivals in 2020 (like Fantasia), Blanchard returned to "the lab" to refine the movie, aiming for a final completion in 2026.

: The director hand-drew every storyboard because the film does not use a traditional script, using these drawings to guide the complex, frame-by-frame puppet performances. 2. A Decade-Long Production Journey Frank & Zed

: The project has been sustained by multiple successful Kickstarter and BackerKit campaigns, building a dedicated "Puppetcore" community. 3. Narrative Context : While a version premiered at festivals in

Frank & Zed is an ambitious, "all-practical" puppet horror film created by Jesse Blanchard and his production company, Puppetcore . Known for its intense DIY ethos, the project famously avoids CGI and AI, relying entirely on handmade puppets, miniature sets built from repurposed materials, and classic practical effects like saltwater tank clouds and real fire. A Decade-Long Production Journey : The project has

The film is a hallmark of independent "splattercore" cinema. Every asset in the world is handmade, often from "trash" or found objects.