Writing to your Budget w/Aaron Pagniano - Just Shoot It 519

Aaron Pagniano talks about their new micro-budget feature film "It Needs Eyes" and they share secrets to overcoming hurdles when you don’t have a ton of money to play with. Matt and Oren get a lot of info, like how much money you really net when you raise, say $60,000 on Kickstarter. As well as the secret to affording 35 mm film stock and a Panavision when your budget is limited. Aaron’s big on building a crew that is excited to work within the budget. And they’ve learned a lot about writing the script to your budget and skillset. And if you’re trying to get your film distributed, Aaron has some insight into shady sales agents and distribution companies and all the ways they will get your film in and cheat you out of the upside and reward. Find Aaron at and on IG @formidablefilefilms Help Matts' film: Help our Patreon! Matt's Endorsement: Chris Gethard on "The Vulture" podcast and the nature of DIY and punk rock ethics in comedy, and there's no longer a middle class of comedy. Oren's Endorsement: The Original Proper Popper Silicone Microwave Bowl and "The Pitt" on HBO Aaron's Endorsement: Colorado Gators & Reptile Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Writing to your Budget w/Aaron Pagniano - Just Shoot It 519 is an episode from Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing by Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan.

This episode is 1:17:35 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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