Unfortunately this will not be through the school if it was we would get all the equipment for free. This is with an alumni. We’ve talking about producing within our means because we have people around us that will work for free. We’re lucky to have a black magic it would be my dream to shoot on film it’s just so expensive.Sounds like you have a fair budget.
If you reach the goal everyone will get paid. If you can't reach that you will be
able to cut some of the pay and still make the movie.
On my first short films we didn't pay anyone. Food, equipment rental, film,
(we shot on 16mm), location rental and special effects - they were horror
films - and some post production costs.
Are you doing this through TXST?