Jon hails from a small coal-mining town outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He is the writer/director/producer of 'Baby Frankenstein' and 'Susquehanna'. He graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts with a M.F.A. in Motion Picture Directing. Before graduating, Jon co-directed the USC and James Franco-produced feature-length adaptation of 'Don Quixote'. Prior to that, Jon graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.A. in Film & Video. Jon has also worked extensively in the entertainment industry as a producer, assistant director, camera assistant, and gaffer.