Oliver Murray is a creative director, writer and filmmaker working across film, television and branded content.
Oliver's work explores the intersection where history, contemporary culture and film craft collide, pushing the boundaries of creative non-fiction filmmaking and cinematic storytelling. Over the course of his career he has collaborated with some of the most influential figures in entertainment including The Rolling Stones, Quincy Jones and The Beatles. Oliver's work has been broadcast internationally across major platforms including the BBC, Channel 4, Hulu, HBO Max, PBS, Amazon, and Disney+, and received recognition from leading industry bodies such as BAFTA, BIFA, FOCAL, Creative Circle, AICP, 1.4, and the Rose d’Or, reflecting both its unique craft and cultural impact.
Oliver has directed high-profile advertising campaigns for global brands such as Red Bull, Microsoft, Brompton Bikes, Braun, and Visa, and he is is also a regular contributor to conversations around popular culture, appearing on television and radio, and offering insight into the creative industries. His work and perspective have been featured in publications including The New York Times, Shots, Directors Notes, The Times (UK) The Washington Post and Variety.
He lives in the Hertfordshire countryside north of London in the UK.
SELECTED PRESS:
Big Issue article "The Long and Winding Road" written by Oliver about the Beatles (2025)
Variety Interview (2025)
Appearance on the XS Noize podcast discussing The Beatles Anthology Episode 9 (2025)
Strand Magazine Interview (2025)
Appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live discussing The Last Beatles Song (2023)
Appearance on The Treatment Podcast with Elvis Mitchell discussing The Last Beatles Song (2023)
Shots Interview (2023)
Directors Notes Interview (2023)
Front Runner review of Ronnie's (2023)
Big Issue article "Looking For Keith" written by Oliver about Keith Richards (2022)
The Independent review of They All Came Out To Montreux (2022)