Photography
Documenting people, places and moments in our communities as we go.
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Voices that have gone unheard won't stay that way.
A not-for-profit media studio
Films · Podcasts · Photography · Education
Made in Victoria, Australia
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Hover or tap a word to read it in Nepali.
Too many stories are told about communities, not with them.
KRNBRY Studio exists to give voice to underrepresented and multicultural communities across Australia, and to turn their stories into content people can actually learn from.
Documentaries that explain, podcasts that open up conversations, and creative work that builds pride in cultural identity. Anything we earn goes back into making more of it.
What we do03
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Media and storytelling
Documentary, podcast and short-form video sharing the lives of multicultural and underrepresented Australians.
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Arts, creativity and education
Backing artists from underrepresented communities, and turning stories into learning resources for schools and the public.
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Live events and community
Showcases, performance nights and gathering spaces where cultures meet, share and are celebrated.
CALD communitiesRural and remote AustraliansRefugee and asylum seeker communitiesLGBTQIA+ peopleDiaspora youthHealth communities
In production
Where
Where
We Work
A short documentary following rural doctors and culturally diverse health professionals across Victoria. It's currently in progress, with the aim of submitting it to the Australian Youth Film Festival.
Belonging, Vol. 1
Our yearly magazine of portraits and first-person stories about home, identity and finding your place.
Look inside →CityVision TV
An online platform serving the Nepali diaspora in Australia through podcasts, interviews and community stories.
From the portfolio
Seen through our lens.
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From the journal
Notes on where the studio is heading →
100%of any surplus reinvested
$0distributed to members
NFPnot-for-profit by design
Indieeditorially independent
Have a story?
Let's talk.
Artists, community groups, schools, funders and anyone with a story to tell. We want to hear from you.
A voice for the underrepresented.
And a resource that helps all of Australia learn from its many cultures.
The mission, in one breath
KRNBRY Studio exists to give voice to underrepresented and marginalised communities across Australia through authentic, community-centred storytelling in all its forms.
That includes culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, rural and remote Australians, refugee and asylum seeker communities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We create original work and platform the work of others. Everything we produce is made to be accessible to community, and any surplus goes back into more work, more events and more voices. None of it is distributed to members.
Our goal
Content for education and the growth of multicultural Australia.
Storytelling is how people learn about each other. Our long-term goal is to build a library of content that teaches, celebrates and connects, so that multicultural communities feel seen and the wider community understands them better.
Who we serve
The communities at the centre of our work.
CALD communitiesRural and remote AustraliansRefugee and asylum seeker communitiesCALD communitiesRural and remote AustraliansRefugee and asylum seeker communities
LGBTQIA+ peopleDiaspora youthHealth communitiesLGBTQIA+ peopleDiaspora youthHealth communities
Three pillars
How we'll pursue the mission.
These are the aims the organisation was set up to pursue. A few are underway. Most are still ahead of us, and we'll grow into them step by step.
- Produce and support documentary, podcast, short-form video and digital content that amplifies the stories of underrepresented and marginalised communities.
- Tell the stories of health professionals, health students and healthcare communities, with a focus on rural and remote workers, CALD health professionals, and communities facing barriers to care.
- Create content that improves health literacy and understanding of the healthcare system in multicultural communities.
- Build a library of educational content that helps Australians learn about the cultures around them.
- Platform filmmakers, photographers and digital storytellers from underrepresented communities.
- Support and resource emerging artists from underrepresented communities across film, fashion, music, theatre, performance and photography.
- Present and promote creative work by artists from marginalised backgrounds.
- Develop workshops, school incursions and learning resources on storytelling, media literacy and cultural identity.
- Involve young people from multicultural backgrounds as co-creators, not just audiences.
- Help medical students and early-career health professionals from underrepresented backgrounds build media and health communication skills.
- Hold community events such as fashion shows, music nights, performance evenings and cultural showcases that celebrate underrepresented artists.
- Where events are ticketed, direct ticket revenue to the artists and performers involved.
- Create welcoming spaces, both pop-up and online, for storytelling, cultural exchange and connection.
- Document events on camera, building a lasting record of multicultural life in Australia.
Medicine, media and culture, together.
An Australian not-for-profit built from lived experience, and a belief that every community's story deserves to be told with care.
Three worlds, one studio. Hover or tap a circle.
The story so far
Started by a med student who makes community media.
KRNBRY Studio sits at the meeting point of medicine, community media and cultural storytelling. The idea is simple: the stories of underrepresented communities deserve to be told with craft, care and real independence.
We want those stories to do more than entertain. We want them to teach. To help a newly arrived family understand the health system, help a classroom understand a culture they haven't met, and help young creators see that their story is worth telling.
Read the journal, where I write about where the studio is heading →
- Roots
The Nepali diaspora
Deep roots in the Nepali diaspora in Australia, and in the stories that hold a community together.
- First platform
CityVision TV
An Australian online platform serving the Nepali diaspora through podcasts, documentary-style interviews and community storytelling. Making media from inside a community shapes everything we do now.
- Training
Medicine
Training in medicine while making community media, and seeing where the two meet: health, trust and being understood.
- Founded
KRNBRY Studio Inc.
A not-for-profit by design. Every dollar goes back into community content, programs, events and supporting artists. No surplus leaves the organisation.
- Now
Where We Work
Our first documentary, following rural and culturally diverse health workers across Victoria, is in production.
- Next
More voices
A magazine, podcasts, school programs and showcases. See the plans →
What we stand forTap a card
Our values.
The team
Open seat
The people behind the work.
KRNBRY Studio is governed by a committee of health professionals, media practitioners and community representatives.
Founder
Kranjol Khanal
Founder, Director and Producer
Join our committee
We're looking for people with experience in health, media, education or community work who want to help shape what we build.
Express interest →What we're making, and what's next.
One project in production, a background in community media, and a clear list of what we want to build.
The studio right now
1in productionRolling
2ongoing
12ideas in development
Now in production · Short documentary
Where We Work
Following rural doctors and culturally diverse health professionals across Victoria: why they chose rural practice, what it asks of them, and what their communities gain. We plan to submit it to the Australian Youth Film Festival.
IdeaWho keeps rural healthcare running?
DevelopmentResearch, people and places.
ProductionFilming and interviews. We are here.
Post-productionEdit, sound and grade.
FestivalSubmission to the Australian Youth Film Festival.
Also on the slate
Coming soon
Out now
Ongoing
Background
Belonging, Vol. 1
A yearly magazine of portraits and interviews with the people who make multicultural Australia. We're meeting people and taking photos for the first edition now.
See what's coming →Belonging, Vol. 1
A yearly magazine of portraits and interviews with the people who make multicultural Australia.
Look inside →Photography
Documenting people, places and events as we go. See the results in the portfolio.
Open portfolio →CityVision TV
Podcasts, documentary-style interviews and community stories for the Nepali diaspora in Australia. The experience that led to KRNBRY Studio.
Future plans
Ideas we're working towards.
None of these are running yet. They're plans in development. If one speaks to you, as a collaborator, artist, school or funder, press I'm interested and tell us.
Education
Multilingual explainers
Short videos explaining Australian systems, like healthcare, schooling and support services, in community languages and made with community members.
Education
Culture in Focus
A series introducing the traditions, food, festivals and everyday life of Australia's many cultures, told by the people who live them. Designed to be used in classrooms.
Education
Schools storytelling program
Workshops and incursions exploring media literacy, cultural identity and storytelling, for metropolitan, regional and rural schools.
Education
Health communication workshops
Media and storytelling skills for medical students and early-career health professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Photo documentary
Diaspora Portraits
A photo series capturing the faces, stories and lives of diaspora communities across Australia.
Podcast
Community Voices
An interview series where multicultural community members talk about identity, belonging, health and life in Australia. Bilingual in Nepali and English.
Podcast
Medicine from the Outside
Long-form conversations with CALD health professionals about their journeys through Australian medicine: the dual identity, the barriers and the breakthroughs.
Live event
CALD Fashion Showcase
A community fashion show for CALD designers, with ongoing support from production help to digital lookbooks. Ticket revenue would go to the artists.
Live event
Late Night Sessions
DJ sets and live music nights celebrating underrepresented artists, streamed online so more people can tune in.
Theatre
Community theatre program
Helping emerging CALD theatre makers with production resources, venue access and community audiences.
Creators
Creator support program
Access to equipment, mentorship and distribution for CALD filmmakers, photographers and digital creators. No experience needed.
Community
Community spaces and partnerships
Low-barrier gatherings, in person and online, built with cultural associations, health services, diaspora groups and advocacy bodies. If your work serves underrepresented communities, get in touch.
Our magazine
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Belonging.
A yearly magazine of portraits and first-person stories from the people who make multicultural Australia.
Volume 1 is in the works. Over the coming months we're meeting people, taking photos and listening to their stories. Each edition will be printed in a small run and shared free online.
The question
What does belonging mean to you, and where do you find it?
Every edition asks the same question. The answers change with every person, and that's the point.
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Features
Long interviews and portraits, told in people's own words.
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Voices
Short portraits, each with one answer to the big question.
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Place
Photo essays from the places where people gather.
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Your belonging
Photos, writing and recipes sent in by readers.
Look inside
Flip through the first pages.
Early layouts with placeholder words. The real stories are being gathered now.
Cover
Be in Vol. 1
Have a story about home?
We're looking for people of all ages and backgrounds, anywhere in Australia, to feature in the first edition. You don't need to be famous or have a perfect story. You just need to be willing to share yours.
- A relaxed chat first, so you know what to expect
- You check your quotes and photos before anything is printed
- Everyone featured gets free copies
Portfolio
Through the lens.
Photographs and films of the people, places and moments we've been lucky enough to capture.
Drag the prints anywhere. Tap one to look closer.
Help us tell more stories.
KRNBRY Studio is community-funded and community-driven. Pick what fits you, and be part of it from the start.
I am…
01Get in touch →
Share your work
Are you a CALD artist, filmmaker, musician, designer or performer? We'd love to know about your work as we build our platforms and programs. Emerging creators very welcome.
02Reach out →
Partner with us
Community organisations, health services, schools, cultural associations and refugee services. If your work serves underrepresented communities, let's build something together.
03Support our work →
Donate
Donations go directly into making content, developing programs and supporting artists. We're a lean, community-first operation, so every bit counts.
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Spread the word
Follow us, share our work and tell your community about KRNBRY Studio. Visibility matters enormously for the people we platform.
Donate
Support underrepresented voices.
100% of donations fund content, community programs, artist support and equipment. We're a not-for-profit. Once we're registered with the ACNC, donations may become tax-deductible.
Funding and grantsTracker
Funders and supporters.
We're seeking funding partners who share our commitment to education and multicultural communities. All funding is reported transparently.
- Planning to apply
VicScreen, Development on Demand
A program we plan to apply to for documentary development.
- Planning to apply
Screen Australia, Documentary Development
A program we plan to apply to for long-form documentary development.
- Get in touch →
Interested in funding KRNBRY Studio?
We welcome conversations with foundations, government bodies and sponsors who care about underrepresented communities.
Events: nothing is scheduled yet. When we do run events, they'll be free or low-cost. Follow us on social media to hear first.
Belonging · Vol. 1
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A yearly magazine of portraits and first-person stories from the people who make multicultural Australia. You'll be able to read every page right here.
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The question
What does belonging mean to you, and where do you find it?
Every edition asks the same question. The answers change with every person, and that's the point. Here's what's being made for the first one.
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Features
Long interviews and portraits, told in people's own words.
02
Voices
Short portraits, each with one answer to the big question.
03
Place
Photo essays from the places where people gather.
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Your belonging
Photos, writing and recipes sent in by readers.
Be part of it
Have a story about home?
We're meeting people and taking photos for the first edition now. Tell us about yourself, or someone you'd like to nominate.
Let's work together.
Artist, community organisation, school, funder, or someone with a story to tell? We'd love to hear from you.
- Based inVictoria and Queensland, Australia
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- OrganisationKRNBRY Studio Inc. · ABN 92 249 582 525