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MEET THE CREW
Maddison Byrne-Jameson
COO & Emerging Executive Producer
Maddison (Maddi), a strong Wuthathi women, grew up in Canberra but now calls Melbourne home.
Maddison graduated Bond University with a bachelor degree in Property Development and Sustainability. After 10 years of working in the property industry, Maddi made the jump to her passion, storytelling.
Although new to the media Industry Maddi leans on her business management skills to run Wirrim and support the team.
Maddi is your first point of call at Wirrim! She strives to establish the best creative team, meaningful client relationships, propose the best approach for your project and find that next story to tell.
Richard Jameson
Senior Development Producer
Richard is a Wuthathi man from the East Coast of Cape York, who grew up on Thursday Island and later moved to Darwin. He holds a Social Work degree and a Master’s in Public Policy from Monash and Melbourne Universities.
Richard has written both short and feature-length scripts and continues to pursue projects in film and documentary production. In 2023, he directed Strait to the Plate Season 2, and is currently the series producer for Dreaming Big (2025).
He was awarded an OAM for his work during the 2002 Bali Bombings while serving in a 16-year diplomatic career with DFAT. Now a full-time filmmaker with Wirrim Media Pty Ltd, he brings deep cultural insight and storytelling to screen.
Kaitlin Woodforth Smith
Production Manager
As Wirrim Media’s Production Manager, Kaitlin oversees logistics across all stages of production to ensure everything runs smoothly.
She works closely with the client and crew to coordinate shoots and manage complex schedules with a goal of keeping projects on time, under budget and stress-free.
Kaitlin recently completed work on a six-part documentary series—a challenging but rewarding milestone. Known for her attention to detail, clear communication, lover of a good to-do list, and most importantly, on set snack procurement.
Kaitlin values building strong relationships with clients and is committed to creating a positive, safe, supported and organised experience both on set and behind the scenes.
Abraham Byrne-Jameson
Head of Production & Director
Abraham is a proud Indigenous man of the Wuthathi Nation, born in Melbourne and raised in Canberra, with formative years spent in Manila, Philippines—an experience that deeply shaped his commitment to cultural safety.
Originally drawn to action sports, his passion for filmmaking began with replicating stunts and capturing them on camera. Realising his strength was behind the lens, he honed his skills in production and storytelling.
After snow seasons in Canada and starting a path in Exercise and Sport Science before switching to Podiatry, Abraham ultimately followed his calling in film. He hasn’t looked back since.
Now a Director, Videographer, and Documentary Editor, Abraham leads with strong communication and a clear purpose: to ensure every production is a culturally safe space and the end result sets to amaze.
Michael Bissell
Head of Production & Lead Editor
The ability to make the viewer feel emotion is the core of good storytelling and is entirely the reason Michael loves video editing.
When the elements of vision, sound and music are selected and assembled seamlessly, it is possible to be completely absorbed into the story taking place on the screen. That is Michael’s happy place and his entire focus on career development is centred around perfecting this craft.
Michael, 35, began filmmaking at 19 with a GoPro and went on to work in Melbourne’s TV industry before pursuing more creative freedom as a contractor across diverse projects. This hands-on journey through every stage of production sharpened his skills and deepened his understanding of what it takes to be a great editor.
Now based on the Gold Coast and part of the Wirrim team, he hasn’t looked back.
THE FREELANCERS
David Cook
Writer, Director & Producer
Tom Hoy
Stills Photographer & DoP
Ashlee Jensen
Stills Photographer
Nick Rowan
Sound Engineer