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This festival is only possible through the generous support of our volunteers, sponsors and friends. If you’re interested, we would love to have you get involved. As far as the management and production the main people are…

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Reuben De La Casas

Reuben De La Casas – Festival Founder

Reuben “Ruby” De La Casas impresario of the Other Venice Film Festival also know as Ruby Tuesday- a multifaceted Variety show that has captivated the attention of L.A. Ruby Tuesday has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Canadian City TV , The Argonaut, City Beat . Ruby has been at the vanguard of hair design in Los Angeles (masterhairdesigner.com) for over 20 years. As an entrepreneur Ruby has owned his own successful salon, unique Hot dog Cart (Ruby’s Red Hots) produced several music videos and has been involved in hair shows through California & UK.

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Arnie Clomera

Arnie Clomera

Arnie Clomera  – Technical Director

A technologist who has developed both hardware and software, Arnie Clomera produces pioneer internet video and streaming cell phone content. Arnie studied Computer Science at the University of Southern California and was responsible for directing computer consultants to respond to constituency needs for the university. Arnie founded several technology companies whose clients included Bank of America, Los Angeles Unified School District, University of Southern California Interactive TV, and many mid-sized companies. Arnie’s nom de guerre, Arnie Clover, is used for the music/film industry and has produced over a dozen music videos and has over 5000 hours of streaming video content in the can (interned with KCRW DJ – Nic Harcourt).

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David Kadison

David Kadison – Public Director

David Kadison has worked in the Hollywood Television and film industry for over 30 years, Starting with King Features, The Garrett Company, and Disney. Fifteen years ago he created David Kadison Associates to focus on current information, public relations and advertising techniques and strategies.