MARINA WATSON
Writer, journalist, documentary filmmaker, producer
Hi, I'm Marina, a British-Spanish writer, researcher, journalist and producer born in London. I am passionate about crafting narratives that delve into deep character studies and spark meaningful conversations. My writing has appeared in the Financial Times, Magnum Photos, the British Journal of Photography, Thomson Reuters Foundation, and TIME magazine, and I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. I work as a researcher on Wondery’s narrative podcast The Spy Who, and as a field producer, I have collaborated with The New York Times on Portugal's groundbreaking approach to drug addiction.
My focus is on character-driven narratives that explore art, culture, and the human condition, with a strong emphasis on social impact. In my documentary production work, I create compelling pitch decks and manage logistics, secure interviews, and facilitate complex shoots while ensuring projects stay within budget and on schedule.
I hold a BA in Journalism with Psychology from City, University of London, and a certificate in Documentary Film Directing from Cuba’s International Film and Television School.
When not researching and writing stories, delving into novels and attending ballet classes, I watch films, go to art shows and concerts, and enjoy looking at trees.