Our work is about connection. We build bridges between people, places, and ideas.
The 76ºW Meridian Parallel is an imaginary line that crosses the birthplaces of the two co-founders Billy and Guille. A straight line between Central New York and Coastal Lima, the 76ºW line represents the idea that people all over the world, wherever they may be, are just one small bridge away from connection.
TEAM
Billy Silva – Co-Founder & Director
is an award winning director, who throughout his career has worked in a wide array of genres and styles from documentary to fiction, commercial, experimental, and sports entertainment. His diverse film toolkit allows him to tell different kinds of stories in varied styles to best fit an organization’s goals.
Guille Isa – Co-Founder & Director
is an award-winning film director and story producer. Half Peruvian, half Japanese, he has had to navigate through distinct worlds. Throughout his career has sought to create understanding between cultures. His films are known for their intimate approach to stories and characters.
Oliver Hartman – Project Development
is the former co-founder and managing partner at the New York based Production Company NORTH, as well as co-founder of the renowned documentary studio Jungles In Paris. His experience in direct partnerships with the likes of Google, the United Nations, Saatchi and Saatchi, Ogilvy, Mother, and B-Reel, along with his passion for telling stories that inspire change, brings commercial world expertise to nonprofit storytelling.
Ray Klonsky – Producer
is an executive producer working across mediums. His feature documentary: “Fight for Justice: David & Me”, was integral to the exoneration of a man who spent 29-years in prison, and has since been optioned by Netflix and Amazon Prime. He sits on the junior board of the RIVER FUND, New York’s largest poverty frontline center, where he’s spearheaded video production for the past decade.
Benny Nicks, Director – Creative Collaborator
is an award winning director who works seamlessly between narrative, commercial, and documentary. His work is deeply artistic yet universally relatable – all of it bursting with a vibrant style and heart that makes him a truly unique filmmaker. You can see more of his work here: https://www.benlouisnicholas.com/
Mafalda Haugsand – Purpose Strategy
is an accomplished brand strategist with over a decade of experience in developing impactful campaigns, specializing in social media and content strategies. As a driving force behind the launch of Boomerang for Better, the purpose arm of Boomerang Agency, Mafalda has crafted purpose-driven communication strategies for global brands like Henkel, Got2B, Schwarzkopf, Heineken, and KLM. She’s here to help nonprofit organizations articulate their impact and bring their purpose to life through compelling storytelling on social media.
CONTACT US
contact@76degreeswest.com
We look forward to starting a conversation.