Ron Diamond

Founder of Animation Show of Shows

Founder of Animation Show of Shows

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A traveling selection of the year's best animated short films is making a stop in Santa Barbara.

Animated short films from around the world, under the stars in Santa Barbara

A traveling selection of the year's best animated short films is making a stop in Santa Barbara.

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