Michael is fed up with the portrayal of Latinos in film and TV. With his passion for acting and self respect hanging in the balance, he decides to take destiny into his own hands by making a movie. Michael's dream soon becomes a nightmare as he encounters the trials of independent film making: dwindling budgets, actors' egos, and jealous boyfriends. Michael's comic and emotional journey leads him to realize that there just might be more to his dreams than making a movie.