Tom Murray

Tom Murray is a Professor and ARC Future Fellow at Macquarie University's School of Communication, Society and Culture, leading the Creative Documentary Research Centre. His work spans 25+ years in documentary production, blending academic research with filmmaking to address colonialism, Indigenous knowledge, and environmental history. Notable projects include The Skin of Others, a decade-long docudrama on Indigenous WWI soldier Douglas Grant. He consults globally on media and education, emphasizing ethical storytelling and intercultural collaboration.

Research Interests: Colonialism’s impact, Indigenous cultural preservation, documentary media innovation, and embodied research practices. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academia and creative arts, with a focus on marginalized histories.

Awards: Max Crawford Medal (Australia’s top early-career humanities honor), APRA Screen Music Award, and multiple film festival recognitions. His work is celebrated for transforming public understanding of Indigenous histories.

Grants & Projects: Leads 14+ funded projects, including VR fieldwork systems and ultra-high-definition cinema equipment grants. Collaborates internationally on Indigenous futures research.