: 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.
: Started in 2014 in a Portland basement, the film has undergone multiple iterations. Frank & Zed
The story follows two classic monsters—Frank (a Frankenstein-like creation) and Zed (a zombie)—who have lived in isolation for centuries after a catastrophic battle. Frank & Zed: An All Puppet Monster Movie - Kickstarter : While a version premiered at festivals in
: A notable example of their creativity involves slicing a busted salt lamp, mixing it with mud and plaster, and lighting it with tiny torches to create high-quality cinematic shots. Frank & Zed: An All Puppet Monster Movie
: 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
