August 7, 2019

VIA EDGAR

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re:

Genius Brands International, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-232762)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

As the underwriter of the proposed offering of Genius Brands International, Inc. (the “Company”), we hereby join the Company’s request for acceleration of the above-referenced Registration Statement, requesting effectiveness for 5:15 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on August 8, 2019, or as soon thereafter as is practicable.

The undersigned advise that they have complied and will continue to comply with Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

	Very truly yours,

	AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.


	By: /s/ David W. Boral
	Name: David W. Boral
	Title: Co- Head of Investment Banking


	By: /s/ Joseph T. Rallo
	Name: Joseph T. Rallo
	Title: Co-Head of Investment Banking