Peter Chung

Filmmaker

Peter is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose films focus on faith, justice and compassion.  In a few short years, his films have touched many lives and have garnered the attention and accolade of iOpen Film Festival (winner: Grand Prix), Monaco Charity Film Festival (winner: Grand Prix), Pan Pacific Film Festival (winner: Best Documentary), Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Talent 1 Media Film Festival, LA Shorts Film Festival, Los Angeles Korean American International Film Festival, and De Anza Film Festival.

Previously, Peter worked as an award-nominated film editor for seven years at The Ant Farm and Hammer Creative in Los Angeles.  He also founded and led the film ministry at Newsong Community Church in LA.  He graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in computer science and worked as a software engineer in Silicon Valley prior to his career in filmmaking.  He is currently residing in a village in Andhra Pradesh, working on a documentary about starting a social venture in the village to fund a ministry that focuses on disciplining youth.