Samuel Martin

Samuel Martin is a Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Gay/Queer creative producer, director, and researcher at the Australian National University (ANU), where he serves as a Researcher for the Sign on Screen Project. He is concurrently pursuing an MPhil degree with a creative practice thesis focused on Deaf self-representation in documentary filmmaking.

• Education: Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production from the Australian Film Radio and Television School (2019)

His research centers on Deaf representation in visual media, exploring how Deaf communities can authentically represent themselves through documentary filmmaking. Martin examines the intersection of Deaf culture, film production, and social justice, with particular attention to how media shapes public understanding of disability rights. His work emphasizes the importance of Deaf individuals controlling their own narratives in filmmaking.

Recent publications analyze contemporary streaming content through the lens of Deaf representation and social movements, including critical examinations of documentaries about Deaf history and rights. His writing connects historical Deaf activism with current challenges to disability rights legislation.

Martin's professional identity combines academic research with creative practice as a filmmaker, positioning him at the intersection of scholarly analysis and artistic production in disability representation.