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Frank & Zed: All Puppet Monster Movie (Feature Length!)

Created by Jesse Blanchard

The first all hand-puppet movie in 30 years needs your help. Practical effects, zombies, monsters, and tons of gore -It's 90% done!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

FZ Cast, Crew, and Backer BBQ tomorrow
over 1 year ago – Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 07:37:12 PM

Hey, Friends!

We are doing a small Frank & Zed BBQ to celebrate 10 years and some good news!

If you are within striking distance of the Puppetcore HQ, we'd love to have you come. 

Frank & Zed 10-year celebration

Puppetcore HQ
8719 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97216

August 17th, 4:30-9ish

Crafts. Good News. Special Guest. Fun times will be had!

Love to have you if you can make it, 

Jesse & Team Puppetcore

Note: I'll have a big update for everyone soon on the movie. Thanks (as always) for being so patient. 

It's been 10 years!
over 1 year ago – Thu, Aug 01, 2024 at 11:25:18 AM

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Making lemonade... and try your hand at Chapter Titles.
almost 2 years ago – Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 03:13:00 PM

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Exciting News (that I can't yet share) and reasons to be thankful today.
over 2 years ago – Thu, Nov 23, 2023 at 01:05:26 PM

Hey, Friends!

I have a confession to make: for the last two years, I've been working on an exciting partnership for the film. This has been the primary reason for the extended hold-up. I'm thrilled to say the paperwork is finally signed and we're moving forward!

It's still too early in the process to share the details but I wanted to let everyone (finally) know why it's felt like nothing's happening for so long. Again, thanks for your patience and understanding.

Behind the Scenes: Nine Years Ago!

Hard to believe we finally started rolling on Frank & Zed nine years ago in a tiny garage. Here are a couple shots that show how crowded it was.

A three-puppeteer Frank shot.
A reverse of the same shot shows how cramped the quarters were.

Still haven't seen the film?

DVDs and BluRays are still a long ways off (more to come on that later.) However, the film is available to stream for anyone who hasn't seen it. Just drop me a message and we'll get it figured out. (Ditto if you are waiting on anything from me. I've struggled to manage this massive beast and too much has slipped through the cracks.)

Thanks again so much for your patience and support!

Jesse

P.s. - Thoughts on the Marvelization of film. 

P.p.s. - The next Puppetcore project is taking shape! Details to come on!

Frank's Heart
over 2 years ago – Fri, Jul 07, 2023 at 03:01:31 PM

Hey Gang, 

I know it's been another long wait between updates. I'm still trying to navigate distribution which remains murky and challenging. 

In the meantime, I'm packing up some Frank & Zed stuff to make room for my next film.  Here's a quick peek at some of the goods!

Here's a shot of the prop from the finished film.

I know you are all still waiting on DVDs, BluRays, and news about when the film will finally be released. I'm pushing as hard as I can (as I have been) but I still don't have anything solid to report. There is some good news on the horizon. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Thanks again for your patience,

Jesse