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Genius Brands International, Inc.

190 N. Canon Drive, 4th Fl.

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

 

September 11, 2020

 

VIA EDGAR

 

Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

100 F Street, N.E.

Mail Stop 3561

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Re: Genius Brands International, Inc.
  Registration Statement on Form S-3
  Filed on September 4, 2020
  File No. 333-248623
  Acceleration Request

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

Pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Genius Brands International, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby requests that the effectiveness of the above-captioned Registration Statement on Form S-3 be accelerated to Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, or as soon as practicable thereafter.

 

Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
   
  By:  /s/ Andy Heyward          
  Name: Andy Heyward
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 cc: Nicholas Lamparski, Securities and Exchange Commission
  Bob Denton, Genius Brands International, Inc.
  Michael Jaffa, Genius Brands International, Inc.
  Lawrence Elbaum, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.