Gary Paramanathan works at the intersection of arts, culture and community. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Australia, Gary is an arts administrator and CACD practitioner. He has written and directed a number of short films, including for ABC iView, written feature essays, including for 'The Guardian' and curated a series of live storytelling nights focusing on PoC stories, called 'Them Heavy People'. Gary was shortlisted for the Deborah Cass Prize in 2021 and is passionate about migrant and diaspora storytelling. He hopes to add to the rich tapestry of diverse Australian stories through his work.