Never before has the playing field been so level for amateur film makers. Now there are so many free resources available to help you make a movie.

Noe, you can even edit your own movies online. There are at least six sites that provide free video editing software. Check them out and start editing your own film. Not only be the director, be your own video editor.

Editing software has traditionally been very expensive. Now you don't have to worry about the added cost of the software, just get your hands on a camera and start filming away.

Upload your video onto one of the sites and voila, start editing your video.

Now all you have to do is find yourself a camera--there are a lot of decently priced cameras out there. Here's a thought: buy yourself a camera at bestbuy or costco with a credit card, film your movie, and just remember to return the camera during the return period (if there is one. Usually there is.)

Amateur filmmakers--take advantage of the free movie editing resources available to you. Make a hit viral film. Post it on Metacafe.com and who knows, you may be able to generate some revenue from it as well.

Here is the link to an article about the most well-known video editing sites: http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/02/21/cuts-launches-amidst-online-video-editor-war/

Good luck.