About us…
Kirri Media is an Indigenous-owned and lead documentary production company founded by Nyikina producer Shari Hutchison. We are passionate about creating films that illuminate First Nations stories, art, culture, and the environment, amplifying diverse voices and sparking conversations that inspire change.
Our documentaries have screened at festivals nationally and internationally, earning multiple awards and recognition for direction, innovation, and audience impact. From Tee Ken Ng, a profile of one of Australia’s most inventive artists, to Re-imagining Our Futures: Birthing, a powerful exploration of cultural sovereignty and birthing on Country, Kirri Media has established a reputation for storytelling that is authentic, bold, and deeply connected to community.
Documentary is our foundation and our slate is evolving. With new projects in development across themes of cultural strength, environmental sustainability, and future visioning, we remain committed to truth-telling, cultural safety, and creating space for stories that honour the past while imagining better futures.
Shari Hutchison
Founder / Producer
Shari Hutchison is a proud Nyikina producer and filmmaker from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and the founder of Kirri Media. Her work is grounded in cultural respect, collaboration, and a deep belief in the power of documentary to create connection, understanding, and change.
With nearly a decade in the screen industry, Shari has worked across a diverse range of documentary and factual productions, collaborating with broadcasters, artists, and communities to tell stories that are both locally grounded and globally resonant.
Through Kirri Media, she champions First Nations–led storytelling while also embracing projects that explore art, culture, environment, and identity in all their forms. From intimate artist portraits such as Tee Ken Ng to powerful explorations of cultural sovereignty and Birthing on Country, her work is united by authenticity, curiosity, and respect.
Shari is driven by a commitment to cultural safety, truth-telling, and creating space for bold, meaningful stories that honour the past while imagining stronger futures.
