EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 12 MIN
From Standup to A 516 Productions: How Faith and Comedy Fuel Paul Santoli’s Films
from Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres · host Adam Torres
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Paul Santoli, Executive at A 516 Productions, to talk about his journey from standup comedy and sketch videos to building a production company in Los Angeles. Paul shares how his Christian faith helped him navigate an unpredictable, non-linear path in the film industry and why creating his own projects became the way forward. He also introduces his new feature comedy, “We Want The Virus,” a modern-day Dumb and Dumber–style adventure about two struggling actors who drunkenly crowdfund $22,000 by pretending they have COVID, then have to actually get the virus to collect. Paul breaks down his first trip to the American Film Market (AFM), pitching multiple projects, collaborating with his cinematographer, and the importance of harmony on set over chasing Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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