: 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 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. Frank & Zed
: The project has been sustained by multiple successful Kickstarter and BackerKit campaigns, building a dedicated "Puppetcore" community. 3. Narrative Context : The director hand-drew every storyboard because the