Jonathan Cea is a Second-Generation Salvadoran American. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he studied film at CSU Long Beach and graduated in 2018.

He has worked primarily in post production as an editor on documentary shorts and social videos for companies including FOX Sports and Netflix. He now works as a union assistant editor on scripted television, with credits including Mrs. Davis and Foundation.

This is Jonathan's second film as a writer/director, and his first musical.