No.
Agents and managers you want to represent you should work for a percentage of the income they generate for you. Anyone that wants to get paid up front doesn't really think you will generate enough income for them.
Don't pay someone to be your agent. However, you should expect to pay for services such as head shots, web design, graphics, duplicating, etc. I advise you to pay for the best work you can afford. Don't rely on friends and family who offer to help you for free, unless those friends already are professional photographers or designers. It's important that you and your work look as professional as possible.
If you've never written screenplays or treatments before, you can benefit from paying to take a screenplay writing class. You will learn the proper formats, and the critiques of the teacher and fellow students may improve your work. Just being around other people who have similar aspirations can be inspirational.
If you're not in a writer's group, you should join one. Even if the group isn't working in your specific genre of program, the act of critiquing other people and getting feedback on your work will help you learn to better refine your idea. It's also good practice for those times you will discuss your work with network executives and other people who might want to license it.
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