My ultimate career goal is to become a film director, and I recently bought a book that introduces you to the business of independent filmmaking. While I hope to be involved with larger film companies like Universal some day, the bussiness of independent filmmaking is very similar. The book is great, and I now know how to write the script, and all that stuff. I have a camera, so basically I have everything I need to make my own good, if low-budget, short films.

The problem is this: I just don't know where to begin. Should I begin by making short, experimental five-minute films just to explore the possibilities? Or should I start by doing something with a plot and a begining, middle, and end? I have tons of ideas, but no idea how to use them. If somebody knows anything about this and can help me out, that would be great.