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 …

My father received a statue on the sacred grounds, outside of Wrigley field, on August 10th. I am so proud to be his son and was so moved by the outpouring of love from all the fans that showed up to witness the event. From the bottom of our family’s hearts, we thank all you Cub fans for being a part of his life and continuing your support in finding a cure for diabetes. We hope to see you out …

  Off The Boulevard is a story of art and heart; and the dedication it takes to achieve your dreams. It is an entertaining and informative Documentary Feature about seven artists: two musicians (Nick Nicholson, Keith Jackson), two filmmakers (Troy Duffy, Jeff Santo), two actors (David Della Rocco, Sanel Budimlic), and one comedian (Bob Rubin), whose friendships are created through struggle and perseverance. Their journey will transcend the world of entertainment and inspire all who strive to pave their own …

Jeff Santo, of Santo Films, Interviews Ira Deutchman. Ira Deutchman has been making, marketing and distributing films for twenty-seven years, having worked on over 130 films including some of the most successful independent films of all time. He was one of the founders of Cinecom and later created Fine Line Features – two companies that were created from scratch and in their respective times, helped define the independent film business. Ira is now the President and CEO of Emerging Pictures. …

DIABETES FACTS & QUESTIONS / JDRF INFORMATION (Courtesy of JDRF)   Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes   WHAT IS DIABETES?   Diabetes (medically known as diabetes mellitus) is the name given to disorders in which the body has trouble regulating its blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels. There are two major types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1, also called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a disorder of the body’s immune system -that is, its system …

RON SANTO TIMELINE   1940 – Ron Santo was born in Seattle, Washington on February 25.   1958 – Ron was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes (insulin dependent). He signed with the Cubs upon graduation from high school.   1960 – After one and a half years in the minors he played his first major league game on June 26. Ron debuted with 4 hits and 5 RBI’s. The Cubs won both games of the double header against the …

THIS OLD CUB: CHICAGO LEGEND RON SANTO Film Synopsis There’s plenty of fight left in This Old Cub… a documentary feature about former All-Star third baseman, broadcaster and Chicago Cubs legend Ron Santo and his lifelong battle with diabetes. Santo was the first and only major league position player to ever play professional baseball with Type One Juvenile Diabetes (insulin dependent). He played most of his fourteen year career without revealing the disease for fear that he would be forced …