Nick Seferos

So coming up this next year I am going to be making a short film. I will be needing cash to make this work and I am working on buisness plans. The only part I have yet to figure out is how to get sponsors and how to get them to give me money even if there is no direct cash return from myself. What do I do at this point?

I am a high school student in a film production class. My teacher really seems to see talent and potential in me so she is having me do a short. I have almost all of the pre production done but I have no idea what I should be doing as far as production goes. I have all of my equipment ready and some of my crew. How do I get actors? Keep a schedule and most importantly how to get cheep lighting? Any advice would be great, Thanks Nick