About Jonathan Formica

Jonathan Formica, 18 currently attends Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film of Media Arts. He began his film and media studies at age 12 when he was accepted into the Film and Television conservatory at the Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA). He produced the daily live news program for OCHSA titled the “Art Attack Live” from 2006-2008 and has been presented many awards for his work in the field. These recognitions include the 2008 youngArts merit award from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NAFF) and OCHSA's Film and TV Director’s Award, the conservatory’s highest honor.

Formica's most notable accomplishment is his documentary film "Courage" which tells the poignant story of Sharon Browne and her strength in raising two children with a rare genetic disorder. Formica met Browne as a seventh grade student in 2002 and immediately was inspired and captivated by her "one of a kind" personality. After learning of her children's diagnosis of MPS, Formica produced the 7 minute version of "Courage" for his junior (high school) documentary class. The film screened at the 2007 Newport Beach Film Festival and received attention by MPS families around the world. As a result of the positive feedback, Formica spent the next 2 years producing various versions leading to the current 30 minute film. This new version of "Courage" premiered in January 2009 to an audience of over 500 and raised over $9,000 for the National MPS Society to support research for a cure. The Courage Premiere Gala was the first live event managed by Formica.

Formica is now in the early planning stages of additional projects while considering additional options to continue Courage and related non-profit work.

Jonathan is proud to use the power of media and art to assist the following charitable and/or non-profit organizations.

National MPS Society
Dream Dress Drive
Yesenia's Humanitarian Foundation (coming soon)

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