A 516 Production

A 516 Productions is an independent film production company founded in 2021 by filmmaker Paul Santoli, based in Los Angeles (Sherman Oaks), California. The company's stated mission is to revive old-school comedy filmmaking — producing feel-good, character-driven comedies with heart and meaningful messages. Their debut feature 'Because of Mika' (2024) streamed on Amazon Prime and won awards including Best Picture at NYLIFF; their second film 'We Want the Virus' won Best Comedy and The People's Choice Award at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival (HRIFF) in 2026. The company name derives from 516, the area code for Long Island, New York — Santoli's hometown.