Schizo Stars

24/02/2024

Right after covid, I had the privilege to direct the first 3 episodes of a motorcycle documentary series for TVS shot at Sabah & Sarawak, hosted by Muddy Butt, Tiny Jen & Silas Dema Michael. Our team has fun throughout the shoot, and today we found out that the documentary won silver at the Spotlight Documentary Awards.
Just want to thank everyone involved in the production, you know who you are 🙂

You guys can watch the 6 episodes now on youtube just search Ride Your Story TVS.

Here is episodes 1

Get ready for an exhilarating ride with Jia Yi in Ride Your Story EP 1! After being burnt out as a lawyer, Jia Yi discovers the thrill of big biking during l...

13/02/2024

“Latok”, a daily diet for Bajau Laut people. A short video produced by Vice Malaysia. I’m honoured to be their underwater cameraman, capturing how they harvest this superfood.

I myself love latok. Especially when enjoyed with limau and chilli padi, though I’ve yet to try it out at Oitom’s fine dining at Kota Kinabalu.

Centuries adrift along Malaysia's Bornean shores, the Bajau Laut embraced 'latok,' a seaweed treasure to nourish their souls. In today's superfood surge, thi...

16/08/2023

So here is episode 2 of Dive & Discover Borneo hosted by Chris克力斯. As you guys have seen episdoe 1 where we went to the turtle island at Talang Satang and dove around Kuching waters. This episode we showcase two beautiful ship wrecks at Kuching and Miri, the Katori Maru and Kenyalang wreck.

Bug thank you to everyone that involved in the shoot, you know who you are!

Host by Chris Kho
Directed by Andy Chia
Edited by Anthony Chong
DOP Chris Tan
Sound by Ho Thau Kyun
Instructor Madam Ng & Wilson Kwan from Miri Divers

Radio broadcaster Chris Kho, who was born and raised in Kuching, Malaysia, leads an extremely packed lifestyle and is frequently in the spotlight. Even thoug...

11/07/2023

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04/07/2023

What an incredible journey we had together with this bunch up to the day we finally gathered for Yee I-Lann’s book, “The Sun Will Rise From The East” launching at Ilham Gallery.

I’m honoured to be part of the team that contributed to this book, the films and to be able to finally see the artworks displayed here, in front of my own eyes.

We all stood here on the mat also to honour and represent the Bajau weavers who cannot be here; Budi, Darwisa, Sannah, Dela and many others. Tq so so much I-Lann for trusting me in this project and putting every one of us in the limelight.

Also during this trip I able to make some new friends and and meet up with a few old ones; Madeleine Ella Proud whom I haven’t met in 15 years! My schoolmate Christopher Chen who brought me to the best cendol stall. Pital at Rumah Lukis and Chong See Ming. Getting to know the talented chronographer Azizan and Nazri from Tagaps Dance Theatre.

Until we meet again kotohuadan, pounsikou, magsukul and thank you all!

11/05/2023

Common ladies and gentleman. Let's join the fun run.

13/02/2023

Ask and you shall receive.

Dive & Discover Borneo (Episode 1) is now available in YouTube!

We will keep you posted when the rest of the series is uploaded, so stay tuned.

P.S: 'Dive & Discover Borneo' is a TVS series that was filmed in Mandarin with BM subtitles.

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Radio broadcaster Chris Kho, who was born and raised in Kuching, Malaysia, leads an extremely packed lifestyle and is frequently in the spotlight. Even thoug...

06/02/2023

Macro-heaven Mabul and world-renowned dive-site Sipadan are the focus of Episode 5 of 'Dive & Discover Borneo'. Need we say more?
Let our host Chris克力斯 take you on a journey in the underwater world.

Our meeting with an underwater tornado—the kind we welcome, teeming with Barracudas, or rather, made of Barracudas—was one of the episode's highlights. It was exhausting to pursue them against the currents, but it was worthwhile in the end.

Once again special thanks to Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Dive Lodge of their dive team and their hospitality through out our shoot at their resort.

Catch Episode 5 of 'Dive & Discover Borneo' on Channel 122 Astro (TVS) tonight at 11:30PM (6/2/23).

It'll be worth it.

05/02/2023

For all the riders & motorcycle enthusiasts, if you're thinking of embarking on a Borneon road-trip, tune in to channel 122 Astro (TVS) for 'Ride Your Story', a travelogue we made and was produced by Borneo Demand Productions. You might get some ideas!

Episode 5 will premiere tomorrow at 10:30AM (6th Feb 2023).

Catch female rider Jia Yi and her co-host SIlas burning rubber for 6 long hours from the City of Cats, up north-east to Kanowit, where they danced, ate & "yamseng-ed" with the local community of Benjamin Angki's Longhouse.

They broke bread with fellow riders along the way, and were spoiled with yet even more exquisite delicacies during their visit to Lamin Dana.

Undoubtedly, food is Sarawak's love language.

If you miss the show, re-runs will be on:-
9/2/23 Thursday, 6:30PM
12/2/23 Sunday, 5:00PM

30/01/2023

Episode 4 of 'Dive & Discover Borneo' will be featured on TVS TV (Astro Channel 122) tomorrow at 11:30PM.

This particular episode is unique and a special one for us as our team had the opportunity to venture deep inside Sipadan Island's Turtle Cavern.

The Turtle Cavern's entrance is 21 metres underwater and is also known as Turtle Tomb, as the testudines often find themselves entering the caves and losing their way, eventually meeting their demise.

We'd like to give a special thanks to Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Dive Lodge's course director Roihan Han for taking our host Chris Kho under his wing and being an awesome sifu during Chris' enrolment to his cave diving & side-mount training.

Many thanks as well to UDive's course director Steven Sim Shyh Jye for teaching our host the art of free-diving, which will be featured in this 4th episode.

We hope you can tune in and witness the beauty of the ocean as we had, and enjoy the second-hand experience this series has to offer. Who knows, maybe we'd even see a few more adventurers getting licensed this year!

If you miss the show, re-runs are on
* 9:30AM Wednesday (11/2/23)
* 6:30AM Friday (13/2/23)

Directed by Andy Chia

DOP & Underwater cameraman Chris Tan of Borneo Demand Productions

Edited by Anthony Chong

Soundman Ho Thau Kyun

19/01/2023

A short aerial compilation of shots taken around Sabah, Malaysia (also known as North Borneo).

Drone Pilot: Andy Chia of Sc**zostars

Credits to Kopel Group for the shots over Kinabatangan.

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12/01/2023

During our trip to Omadal with artist/art director Yee I-Lann, we were given the chance to connect, sit and feast with the wonderful community that lived on the island and off the coast.

They led a minimalist lifestyle yet exist in a complex situation, and are working to create a self-sustaining economy for themselves that would compliment their sharp, business-oriented minds.

10/01/2023

Our long awaited documentary/travelogue 'Dive & Discover Borneo' will be premiering tonight 10th Jan 2023 at 11:30PM (GMT +8) on TVS Channel 122 (ASTRO)!

On this first episode, our journey begins at Satang Island, off the coast of Santubong, and afterwards spent a night at Talang Satang Island.

It was one of my most incredible experiences of the turtle life cycle that night at Talang Satang island, if not the most incredible (minus the expiry part). To lay their eggs, some 25 turtles approached this tiny sliver of sand in the middle of the ocean every night, with more than 1000 eggs collected to be placed at the hatchery.

Not everyone can claim to have visited an island where we literally almost stumbled over turtles, and had their babies wadding over our feet during supper!

Check out those turtle tracks, drone shots by Chris Tan.

Kuching will always hold a special place in my heart, with their (less inflated) cheap laksa, friendly peers, beautiful city and best of all, cats everywhere! Till we meet again.

Andy Chia Chris Tan Borneo Demand Productions Chris克力斯 Haziq Asyraf Indi Asha

TVS TV Astro

03/01/2023

Happy New Year from us here at Sc**zo Stars! 🥂

Why did 2022 go by in a blur? My resolution must have been too low.

This showreel is a collection of work we did these past few years, and it represents the adventures, people and places we were lucky enough to have experienced.

Cheers to the New Year, we look forward to making more stories and firsts with you.

Please check us our here, we are keen to connect.

Website: https://www.schizostars.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/schizostars/
Whatsapp: +60 12-839 3602

xx

Andy Chia

28/12/2022

Despite the mini heart-attacks from having our equipment in constant proximity to the deep blue, it was worth it.

More BTS shots of our crew during our trip to Sarawak for 'Dive & Discover Borneo', premiering this upcoming January 2023.

Photos taken by Haziq & Asha.

Andy Chia Haziq Asyraf Chris Tan Chris Kho

25/12/2022

Why couldn't the videographer shoot straight?..

He took too many shots 🍻
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Have a holly jolly Christmas, and remember to celebrate safely! Happy holidays from us here at Sc**zo Stars!

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24/12/2022

Behind the scenes look at our crew's shenanigans during our shoot for 'Dive & Discover Borneo', which will be premiering on TVS TV channel 122 (ASTRO) this coming January 2023.

Stay tuned for updates on our page Sc**zo Stars.

23/12/2022

The rain can't get you if you're already wet 😤 Stay safe, KK!

Here's our host Chris Kho during our shoot for 'DIve & Discover Borneo' which will be premiering on TVS TV (ASTRO channel 122) January 2023.

Stay tuned to our page for updates.

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21/12/2022

One of our destinations for the documentary/travelogue we shot for TV Sarawak (Astro) was Talang Satang, a national park located in Sarawak. It is a little, unassuming island, but don't be fooled.

Upon arrival we noticed more turtle tracks than we had ever seen. As dusk fell, we observed at least 16 turtles making their way to the shore to lay their eggs. It was incredible.

This year, we visited Sarawak more times than I can recall, creating some priceless experiences in the process, and we have Astro & TVS TV with our host Chris Kho in collaboration with Borneo Demand Productions to thank.

'Dive & Discover Borneo' will be premiering in January 2023. Follow our page for updates on our future projects.

Andy Chia, Chris Tan, Chris Kho, Haziq Asyraf

16/12/2022

Our favourite shots we took of some of the amazing people we met during our Omadal adventure this year, Kak Budi being the main star 🌟 So many visits to Semporna, so many memories, great people and great food.

04/11/2022

Aerial Land Survey for a client at Semporna, Sabah.

The beautiful Timbun Mata Island, off the coast of Semporna.

Captured by Andy Chia of Sc**zo Stars

12/10/2022

A bit of a throwback to when my friend Jon Yehsi and I covered Wilmar Group’s entire Lahad Datu estate for a corporate video shoot. Amazing views, great people and some hole-in-ones (2 truths and a lie, guess the lie).