Gary Paramanathan works at the intersection of arts, culture and community. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Australia, Gary studied arts management, screen and communications. While his day to day job is arts administration, he has written and directed a number of short films, including for ABC iView. He has written feature essays and recounted personal narratives, including for The Guardian. Gary also runs a live storytelling night focusing on PoC stories, called Them Heavy People. Gary is passionate about migrant and diaspora storytelling, and hopes to add to the rich tapestry of diverse Australian storytelling through his work.
QUEER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, 2022
QUEER NU WERK, 2022
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