Director Buzz Shaw invites reclusive former rock star Zirk to a screening of his latest film at 'Tropfest' short film festival, neither is aware that they are both about to take starring roles in a very different style of film production. Murder! The clapperboard has barely slammed shut on the festivities when Fleur, Zirk's chauffeuse, finds Buzz strangled by a roll of film. The cameras are rolling, the action's mounting and for Andrew 'The Lizard' Zirk, murder's in the frame.