Kids get so caught up in pre-production shit that they never make their movie. If you have no more than enough money to spend on a camera, and something to edit with, then that’s enough. If you can’t pay actors, then hire your friends, and if you have no friends, then ask people at random. If you have no story, then make one up as you go. There is no excuse for anyone today not to make something in their garage that’s ten times more original, fun, and talented than something made for millions of dollars.