ABout Us

Director/Producer - Tony Ung

Tony Ung is a filmmaker with over 13 years of professional experience making documentaries and commercials. He is driven to tell stories about extraordinary people which has led him to document Olympic athletes, distinguished fashion designers, students in Guatemala, and the homeless in Los Angeles. He specializes in embedding himself with his subjects and creating intimate vignettes about their lives. 

This project is dear to Ung whose childhood best friend was diagnosed with schizophrenia but was not fortunate enough to receive treatment before becoming incarcerated and deported. Ung hopes to use the medium of film to bring attention to schizophrenia in order to spread greater awareness and compassion. 

You can view his work here tonyung.com

Psychiatrist - Dr. Chad Koyanagi

Dr. Chad Koyanagi is passionate about treating the most under-served and difficult patient population, those afflicted with schizophrenia. Dr. Koyanagi has become known for his impactful work with the homeless population in Oahu and is the only "street psychiatrist" working closely with this disenfranchised population to build relationships and trust that ultimately lead to treatment. His efforts along with The Institute of Human Services has led to the successful housing and care of many homeless people suffering with schizophrenia. He also serves as a director at the Department of Mental Health for the state of Hawaii where he continues to fight for change on an institutional level.