Episode 9 - What could possibly go wrong?

What could possibly go wrong when you’re about to shoot an independent feature film in just 20 days? In Episode 9 of the Making Zak The Ripper Podcast, Matt and Warren look at some of the things that could derail production before the cameras even start rolling. Bad weather. An actor dropping out. Crew problems. Equipment failures. Locations falling through. A schedule that suddenly gets away from you. With no budget for pickups or reshoots, preparation and contingency planning are everything. “One day of horrid rain can kill it.” Zak The Ripper is an independent British comedy feature, heading into principal photography in September 2026. In this episode: Introduction to Production Challenges Actor and Crew Reliability Location Lock Ins and Roadblocks Conclusion and Future Insights Subscribe to follow the journey from script to screen. #ZakTheRipper #IndependentFilm #IndieFilmmaking #BritishFilm #Filmmaking