the film
Sometimes you have to leave home to find it
Welcome to Frankston is a heartfelt comedy-drama meta mockumentary about dreams, failure, friendship, and the unexpected power of coming home.
After spending twenty-five years in Los Angeles chasing Hollywood success, struggling actor Chris returns to his hometown of Frankston. Once convinced he was destined for stardom, Chris left home believing he was meant for something bigger. But despite a handful of small acting roles and a starring performance in the D grade cult zombie film Brain Zombie, which inexplicably became a hit in parts of South America, his Hollywood dream never truly materialised. Now, older and disillusioned, Chris arrives back in Frankston carrying little more than a suitcase, a lifetime of regrets, and the lingering hope that he hasn't completely failed.
THE STORY
In Act One, former actor Chris returns to his hometown of Frankston after twenty-five years in Hollywood, where his dreams of stardom never quite materialised. Reconnecting with his estranged father, old friends and former love Shauna, Chris is forced to confront the life he left behind and discovers that home may hold the happiness he has been searching for all along.
In Act Two, the story shifts into mockumentary territory as a documentary crew follows Chris while he attempts to turn his life into a feature film. Armed with little money, an eccentric crew and an oversized ambition, Chris embarks on a chaotic filmmaking journey, navigating local politics, casting disasters and clashing personalities in an effort to bring his vision to life.
In Act Three, ambitious filmmakers Nicole and Lucia set out to make a documentary about Chris and his production. However, as their own project spirals out of control, they become increasingly manipulative, blurring the line between truth and fiction in their pursuit of creating a better story than Chris ever could. As reality and performance collide, everyone involved must decide what matters more: success, art, or the people caught in the middle.
THE CHARACTERS
Short introductions to the main characters.
Character 01
Character 02
Character 03
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Character 05
Character 06
Character 07
Character 08