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Guo GAO is a queer activist, filmmaker. With a background in fine arts and a deep commitment to LGBTQ rights, he has worked extensively as a director, producer, and videographer, creating impactful content addressing issues such as LGBTQ rights, disability, feminism, and social justice. After graduating from the Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts in 2019, Gao co-directed the acclaimed documentary Xiaodi, which highlights the dangers of conversion therapy based on gender identity and sexual orientation and was nominated for the 2022 Chinese Documentary New Directors (CDND). He has also led or worked for several initiatives, such as the Queer University media training camps in 2023 and 2024, Queer Lab in 2022, aimed at nurturing the next generation of LGBTQ independent filmmakers in Chinese communities. Since 2022, he has served as the Technical Coordinator for the Beijing Queer Film Festival and was the Festival Director for the 16th and 17th editions of the festival in 2023 and 2024.