Dr. Tom Murray

Professor

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Biography

Tom Murray is the founding director of the Creative Documentary Research Centre at Macquarie University. With over 25 years of experience in documentary production as a writer, director, and producer, his work has been showcased at some of the world's most prestigious international film festivals and has received numerous accolades in film, television, radio, and audio industries. Tom has been awarded the Max Crawford Medal, the highest honor for early-career humanities scholars in Australia, and has been recognized by senior scholars for his globally exceptional contributions to public understanding of Australian history and media. His interdisciplinary work investigates the intersections of history, colonialism, Indigenous culture, and knowledge systems through screen and audio production, emphasizing environmental history, ethics of reciprocity, embodied knowing, and intercultural storytelling. As a consultant, he has worked with various state film funding agencies and international media organizations, particularly in Australia and the Pacific region, to develop skills and scholarship in documentary media.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading research and academic programs in documentary studies.

Awards

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Max Crawford Medal

2015-03-01
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APRA AMCOS Screen Music Awards - Original Song Composed Screen

2020-12-01
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Australian Directors Guild Award

2008-09-27
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Early Career - Highly Commended

2015-03-01
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ATOM Award - Documentary – Biography

2021-10-14

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).