Team Behind the Scenes
Greg Dicharry - Director and Producer
Greg is an award-winning filmmaker whose documentaries “My Ascension” and “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” have reached millions via PBS, streaming platforms, and community screenings. He began his career in Hollywood on major productions like Outbreak and Mirage, later returning to New Orleans to found Smile Style Entertainment, producing and directing his own films. Greg also co-founded Verge Entertainment, where he directed projects including the regional Emmy-winning Tribe TV. A person in long-term recovery, he has worked for over 20 years in youth mental health and has been honored by SAMHSA, the National Council for Behavioral Health, and Mental Health America for his films and his leadership in advocacy and recovery.
Kiana Calloway - Producer
Kiana is a Louisiana native and formerly incarcerated advocate, brings personal experience and deep expertise to storytelling and social justice. After spending 17 years in prison, he founded Project Detour to mentor at-risk youth and later served as Program Director at Roots of Renewal NOLA, helping formerly incarcerated young men find purpose and job training. Kiana is a core member of VOTE (Voice of the Experienced) and has led campaigns for prison reform, voting rights restoration, and the elimination of non-unanimous juries in Louisiana. He recently completed a feature documentary about his life, Murder and Consequence, and continues to use his platform to create change through advocacy, mentorship, and media.