Tom McGorrian

Dr. Tom McGorrian is an Associate Professor at Buckinghamshire New University, specializing in Film and Television Production. He leads the MA Filmmaking program and teaches in BA Film Production and Film & Television Production courses. Previously, he was a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University and held roles in broadcast production at BBC and corporate sectors like Unisys and Halifax.

Research Focus: His work centers on documentary practices in sensitive contexts, including hospice care, refugee narratives, and music therapy. Key projects include:

• Video ethnography in UK hospices (Developing Documentary Practices for Sensitive Contexts PhD, 2019)
• Music Therapy for Displaced Families (Music4Displaced Dyads project series)
• RAF Halton Apprentice Story documenting military training history

Awards: Royal Television Society Award (Close-up North), US Telly Award (Project Raja). Collaborations with Saracens TV, All3 Media, and European Human Rights Advocacy Centre.

Teaching & Industry: Designs short courses like Research for Factual Media Production. Connects students with industry partners to enhance employability.

Publications: Over 15 works from 2015–2025, focusing on documentary ethics, healthcare narratives, and music therapy applications. Recent outputs include 2025 conference papers on displaced dyads and a forthcoming RAF documentary.