A recognized leader in the attractions and entertainment industry, Jon has produced and/or directed over 200 live, multimedia and film and television projects.
As an independent filmmaker, Jon has written and directed 4 full length feature films: 2019 Co-Writer/Director $500K Independent Feature film "ReVisitant" www.revisitant.com, 2016 Co-Writer/Director $300K Independent Feature Film "Characterz" www.characterzmovie.com, 2014 Co-Writer/Director $40K Award Winning Independent Feature Film "The Visitant" www.thevisitant.com, 2009 Writer/Director $250K Award Winning Independent Feature Film "Scare Zone" www.scarezonemovie.com
Industrial Shorts and Themed Entertainment Media Attractions include: 2018 Writer/Director "PETS 4D!" 3D Live Action Movie featuring a cast of rescue animals, 2016 Co-Writer/Director "Eye Of The Storm - Captain Jack's Stunt Spectacular" Shanghai Disneyland, 2008 Executive Producer/Creative Director $5M Award Winning "Nights in White Satin - The Trip" Moody Blues Multimedia Dark Ride Attraction, 2002 Writer/Executive Producer $7M "Tall Tales of the South 3D" - Stone Mountain Georgia, 1998 Producer/Director $2M Award Winning "UFO Encounters" attraction featuring an intense alien autopsy gone awry, 1997 Senior Producer $5M "Pirates! 4D" comedy large format film starring Leslie Nielsen, Eric Idle and Rodney Dangerfield distributed internationally by Simex!Iwerks Films, 1996 Produced and Directed $10M "Mickey's Great Inflation Celebration" for the Walt Disney Co. A multimedia project featuring live performance, film and video, 1994 Co-Produced and Co-Directed $500K Award Winning "Discovery To The Stars" simulator film experience. 1992 Co-Produced and Co-Directed the Award Winning $750K "Splendid China" large format (Panoramic) film about the wonders of China, 1991 Co-Produced and Co-Directed $200K "Space Camp: The Inside Scoop" syndicated television special which played in select ABC markets.