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    Ron Santo was born in Seattle, Washington — on February 25, 1940. Ron Santo and his older sister, Adielene were raised by their mother, Vivian. Later, Vivian married John Constentino who Ron and his sister would refer to as their father. Vivan and John were killed in a car accident March, 1973 — on their way to visit Ron in Arizona at the Cubs Spring Training site. Ron Santo went to Franklin Highschool in Seattle, Washington — where he lettered …

    Santo Films has released the acclaimed Documentary, Off The Boulevard. A story of ART and HEART. Off The Boulevard features seven Independent Artists and their pursuit for success in the Entertainment Business. Off The Boulevard looks into the lives of two Musicians(Nick Nicholson and Keith Jackson), two actors(David Della Rocco and Sanel Budimlic), two filmmakers(Troy Duffy and Jeff Santo), and one comedian(Bob Rubin). Off The Boulevard also features in-depth interviews with Industry moguls such as Peter Fonda, Eddie Vedder, Joe …

    Ron Santo’s road to Cooperstown was a long and winding one. When Ron Santo was first eligible for the Writer’s Ballot in 1979 he received below the 5% to mark to stay on the ballot. Years later, Ron Santo and a handful of other talented players, who received less than 5%, were voted to be reinstated back on the Writer’s Ballot. Ron Santo never was inducted on the Writer’s Ballot, receiving less the 50% of the votes on his final …

    Santo Films is own by Jeff Santo and Christie Santo. Jeff Santo is the son of Hall Of Famer, Ron Santo. Jeff Santo is the Writer, Director, and Producer of the critically acclaimed Ron Santo Documentary, This Old Cub. SANTOFILMS.COM is an on-line self distribution site for quality Independent Works Of Art. Santo Films features three films Written, Directed, and Produced by Jeff Santo including the Ron Santo Documentary, This Old Cub. Santo Films also distributes “Off The Boulevard” which …

    Ron Santo was elected to baseball’s Hall Of Fame on Monday, December 5th by the newly appointed Veterans Committee. Ron Santo received 15 out of a possible 16 votes with a unanimous 93%. Ron Santo Documentary(This Old Cub) is a poignant 91minute featured documentary about the nine-time All Star’s unique and inspiring baseball life which chronicles the painful rejection from the Hall Of Fame over the previous years. Ron Santo Documentary(This Old Cub) is a critically acclaimed film which was …

    Ron Santo Documentary “This Old Cub” was first shown in January of 2004 at the Cubs Conventions in Chicago. Over 1500 fans filled the ballroom on a Sunday afternoon at the Hilton Hotel located on Michigan Avenue. When the end credits rolled the room erupted in applause with a “10″ minute standing ovation. Ron Santo Documentary — This Old Cub received a theatrical release in March of 2004, platforming in cities and states across the country: Indianapolis, Iowa, Wisconsin, Denver, …

    My Dad’s 33rd Annual Walk For A Cure for Diabetes was a huge success. Over 40,000 people came out to walk in 6 different locations throughout Illinois. The Santo Family thanks JDRF and all those who showed up to support my father’s life long effort in finding a cure! -Jeff Santo To donate to the Ron Santo walk please go to www.jdrfillinois.org WATCH on WGN News

    August 2011, Santo Films produced a music video for Nashville recording artist, Nick Nicholson, who also appears in OFF THE BOULEVARD.

    I teach at The Film School at SCC which I have learned has been ranked in the top ten for outstanding film schools in our country. The one thing I try to convey to my students is the reality of the film business, even though I don’t teach this particular subject(the film business). It should be a required course but obviously that course would have a difficult time in choosing a teacher who could be truly objective and honest. When …