David Richard

Dr. David Richard is a Senior Lecturer in Media Studies at the School of Communication, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds a PhD in Film and Television Studies from the University of Queensland (UQ). His research focuses on audience engagement through phenomenological and cognitive lenses, transmedia storytelling, book publishing's digital transformation, and celebrity culture. He explores how audiences interact with screen media and how industries adapt to technological changes.

Teaching roles include coordinating units such as Understanding Audiences, Australian Media, and Social Media in QUT’s Bachelor of Communication program, as well as Debates in Digital Culture in the Master of Digital Communication. Prior to QUT, he taught film, television, and media studies at various institutions, covering topics like film movements, genres, and adaptation studies.

His publications examine adaptation techniques, audience reception, and cultural dynamics in media. Recent work includes analyzing Wake in Fright’s adaptation for Australian television and exploring Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival through phenomenological frameworks. He is currently researching the intersection of book publishing and screen industries, emphasizing digital transformation’s impact on cultural production.

Dr. Richard is an active supervisor for Honours, Master’s, and PhD students, fostering interdisciplinary research in media and cultural studies. His work bridges theoretical inquiry with practical industry insights, emphasizing connections between media forms and cultural practices.