Feature photo: Travis Akbar. Photo credit: Dark Before Dawn

A new film distribution company has launched in South Australia with a mission that goes far beyond selling cinema tickets. Wirra Distribution is now open for business and is believed to be the first fully First Nations-owned distributor in the country. Founded by Wongutha filmmaker Travis Akbar, the company is rooted in values of cultural safety, fairness and trust.

Travis said the idea came together faster than expected.

“I received a grant from Screen Australia and spent a year working with a production company. That experience gave me the push to bring my own vision to life,” he said.

“Once I shared the idea, support followed.”

He registered the company and quickly received distribution offers, but said he needed time t

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