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STORYBOX Parramatta

STORYBOX is live in Parramatta Square from 7am to 10pm daily. 

 

Witness the rapidly-changing Parramatta region, from unique historical moments to transformational urban futures.

 

Created with our program partners and featuring over 150 community contributors. 

 

Explore content and programming examples below. 

  

Read our Case Study here.

Connections to Country

Created with support from City of Parramatta Council in partnership with Indigenous storytellers, artists and performers. 

NOTE: Most videos do not have sound when they are played outdoors on STORYBOX.

Net Fishing Dance by Jannawi Dance Clan

Net Fishing Dance by Jannawi Dance Clan

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Secrets Untold by Leanne Tobin

Secrets Untold by Leanne Tobin

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Uncle Greg Simms

Uncle Greg Simms

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ABC Archives 

Curated with support from the ABC's Content Ideas Lab, this collection sourced from the ABC's Television Archives features rare scenes of life in Parramatta from the 1950s to 1970s. 

NOTE: Most videos do not have sound when they are played outdoors on STORYBOX.

Rediscovering the Cedars of Lebanon

Rediscovering the Cedars of Lebanon

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Parramatta in Colour (ABC TV Archives)

Parramatta in Colour (ABC TV Archives)

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About Town (ABC TV Archives with ESEM Projects)

About Town (ABC TV Archives with ESEM Projects)

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ABC Archives 

Curated with support from the ABC's Content Ideas Lab, this collection sourced from the ABC's Television Archives features rare scenes of life in Parramatta from the 1950s to 1970s. 

Commissioned Portraits

Animated portraits of local identities in Parramatta. Created by Brad Robson and commissioned by Esem Projects.

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Brian Powyer Portrait

Brian Powyer Portrait

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Place Portraits: Alissar Chidiac by Brad Robson

Place Portraits: Alissar Chidiac by Brad Robson

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Commissioned Portraits

Animated portraits of local identities in Parramatta

People & Place Portraits

Portraits of community and artist contributors.

Created by Esem Projects. 

Cindy Yuen-Zhe Lee Portrait

Cindy Yuen-Zhe Lee Portrait

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Alka G

Alka G

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Gary Carter Portrait

Gary Carter Portrait

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Artists on STORYBOX

Artist work licensed for showcase on STORYBOX 2020-2021. Featuring artists in residence at the Parramatta Artist Studios. 

Parramatta Square Timescape

Parramatta Square Timescape

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Earthmoving Anxiety 2016 (Kalanjay Dhir)

Earthmoving Anxiety 2016 (Kalanjay Dhir)

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Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen: Underflow (with sound)

Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen: Underflow (with sound)

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Tiny Stories
 

Tiny Stories are short stories or reflections shared by writers and community participants. Contributions must be under 120 words. 

Tiny Stories Parramatta

Tiny Stories Parramatta

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The Crossroads by Symphony Chakma

The Crossroads by Symphony Chakma

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'These Sounds' by Duy Quang Mai

'These Sounds' by Duy Quang Mai

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