THE STORY
A vision from the founders of Wirrim Media Pty Ltd.
WIRRIM MEDIA
'Wirrim' came from the family property name located just outside Canberra, the property was named Wirrimbirra meaning 'beautiful home'. We split the name to just Wirrim meaning 'home' and formed a media company passionate about getting stories told that deserve to be told.
The first short film was written and filmed in 2009 and we have never looked back.
We move into this new era and evolution of the company with great anticipation to work closely and creatively with NGOs and the corporate sector. We are also excited to be developing a number of other creative projects with narrative fiction through feature scripts and looking to develop feature documentaries through 2021 and 2022.
Wirrim Media Pty Limited is a wholly-owned Indigenous media production house based on the Gold Coast. Since 2007 we have dedicated ourselves to honest, raw, and inspiring storytelling. We have a growing showcase of network broadcast documentaries and several official selections into domestic and international film and art festivals for our documentaries and short dramas.
We are experienced producers, videographers, and photographers. We proudly count among our valued clients, Australian Catholic University, QUT, Reconciliation Australia, Koorie Heritage Trust, Sydney Opera House, Healing Foundation, Uni of Canberra, DFAT
and commissioned documentaries through NITV/SBS.
SHOWREEL 2024
THE WORK
Some BTS fun
THE CREW
Richard Jameson
Abraham Byrne-Jameson
Michael Bissell
Kaitlin Woodforth Smith
CEO
Richard is a Wuthathi man from East Coast of Cape York. He grew up on Thursday Island before moving to Darwin. He is educated, through Monash and Melbourne Universities and gained a degree in Social Work and a Masters degree in Public Policy.
He has written a number of short and feature film scripts, He continues working toward producing and directing feature films and documentaries. In 2013 he completed an NITV commissioned documentary on Wiradjuri Artist Duncan Smith. He was granted funding for a short film through Metro Screen NSW for his film 'Dust Up’ - which had its first public screening in front of 20,000 people and received positive feedback. He continues working toward producing and directing feature films and documentaries.
He had a successful 16-year diplomatic career with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He served overseas for 3 years as the Australian Consul in the Philippines and other short term missions in PNG, and the UK. He worked on the critically important Bali Bombings in 2002 and was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for efforts during the incredibly difficult period.
He was employed by ACU providing support to enrolled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students at the Signadou Campus in Canberra. He also lectures into the Social, Education and Nursing faculties on campus.
He is a full time film maker and producer with Wirrim Media Pty Ltd
Head - Production
Abraham is a Proud Indigenous Man representing the Wuthathi Nation from the East Coast of Cape York. He was born in Melbourne and completed most of his schooling in Canberra. From 10 to 13 he lived in Manila, Philippines which had a profound effect on his ability to be, and stay culturally safe.
He gained his love of film as a lover of all things action sports trying to replicate both the stunts and creating similar shots. After figuring out he was better behind the camera than doing the stunts his love for film production and content creation solidified.
After a couple of snow seasons in Canada, he was back to start University and studied Exercise and Sport Science before transferring into Podiatry. With everything pointing to a career in allied health, Abe couldn't stop wanting to tell stories and moments through film.
Since then he hasn't looked back
Abraham has a strong identity and is exceptional at communication. His first and most important job during every level of production is to create a Culturally safe environment.
Abraham is a Director, Videographer, and documentary editor.
Head - Post-Production
Michael loves Cinematography, Editing and Visual Storytelling. He realised his career choice as a Filmmaker at age 19, when he started filming his mates snowboarding on a GoPro in 2009. His skills have grown considerably since then, with some great opportunities over a broad range of projects and industries, cutting his teeth in the Television Industry in Melbourne working for Channel 9, SBS and ABC on various drama series productions.
Not content with being a cog in the machine of the TV industry, he realised his passion was to be creative and free in his work, he wanted to be able to work with a team from concept to completion.
So, he started working for himself as a contractor, producing everything from live content to corporate projects, Lifestyle, Animation and Fashion, during his time in Melbourne. He later decided to move his life up to the Gold Coast, where he met the Wirrim team. He hasn't looked back since!
Michael is a Cinematographer and the Head of Post Production at Wirrim Media.
Project Manager and Administration
Kaitlin thrives on organisation and administrative order! No job is too big or small for her to enjoy the logistics of project management for the Wirrim Media team.
With more than 12 years experience as a Personal Assistant, Administration Manager and Accounts Clerk, Kaitlin is equipped with knowledge on how to get the team where they need to be whilst keeping high standards of communication open with the client wherever required.
THE CONTACT
OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: CLOSED