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This episode was recorded as part of the Co-Curious Diaspora Story Lab, a development initiative supported by SBS.
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About our guests:
Arka Das: Arka Das is an actor, writer and associate producer, best known as the star and co-creator of Here Out West, which premiered as the opening night film at the Sydney Film Festival. His screen credits include Shantaram, Utopia, Colin from Accounts, Lion, Mulan and Thor: Love & Thunder, and he also created and presented SBS documentary series 8 Nights Out West.
Arundati Thandur: Arundati Thandur is an award-winning writer and director signed to FINCH, working across film, documentary and branded content. Her visually driven work, including the acclaimed Modibodi TikTok series, has been recognised at Cannes Lions and other major international awards, and she was selected for PlayLab’s international filmmakers lab.
Renny Wijeyamohan: Renny Wijeymohan is a Tamil-Australian writer, director and producer whose work explores identity, power and belonging. He is the creator of ABC drama The Disposables, directed SBS documentary Run Girl, and is currently developing Song of the Sun God, an adaptation of Shankari Chandran’s novel.
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