SOPHMORE IN HIGHSCHOOL UNSURE OF WHERE TO BEGIN TO MAKE A SHORT INDEPENDENT FILM?

alright, so i know ive got talent, i need a way of showing it. no better way then by creating my own short film. i could find some actors at my school, the only problem is the camera. and a useful way to keep it steady, since i obviously cant afford the normal equipment. i know a tripod it great but i enjoy the technique when i can move along with the actor rather than just keeping the camera in one place. any help from independent film makers? i need suggestions on what to use when putting this together? any useful editting software names would be helpful aswell.