As the shoot begins, it quickly becomes apparent that Izzy is in over her head as director. She struggles to communicate her vision to the crew, leading to confusion and frustration on set. Meanwhile, Diana throws herself into her role, determined to give the performance of a lifetime.
As the days go by, tensions among the crew mount. The cinematographer and the sound guy, both with aspirations of their own, clash over artistic differences. The producer becomes convinced that the budget is spiraling out of control. And Izzy, increasingly paranoid and erratic, starts to alienate everyone around her.
Adding to the chaos, the script is constantly changing as Izzy tries to incorporate feedback from her actors, leading to confusion and uncertainty about what the movie is even about. Meanwhile, Diana is becoming increasingly disillusioned with the project and with her own career prospects.
Despite all the turmoil, the crew soldiers on, determined to see the movie through to completion. But as the shoot nears its end, it becomes clear that the finished product is a mess. Izzy's desperate attempts to salvage the movie only make things worse, and even Diana begins to question whether it was all worth it.
In the end, Going Nowhere is a cautionary tale about the perils of artistic ambition, and what happens when the pursuit of a dream becomes an all-consuming obsession.