Marina Watson is a multilingual journalist, producer and director specialising in human rights and the arts — often blending the two. She has been published in TIME, the Financial Times, and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, and has produced and directed content for leading media outlets and global brands.
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First book of John Lennon’s letters to be published
TIME magazine
Did Cuba skew the cause of a dissident’s death?
TIME magazine
Paula Rego’s dazzling and radical visions
Financial Times
Solitary figures: Nadav Kander
British Journal of Photography
René Burri’s colour works
Magnum Photos
'Big Witches' survive eviction, become music stars
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Want to know how Portugal won its War on Drugs? It ended it
The Globe Post
“Microdoses” of Psychedelic drugs could cure depression
The Globe Post
Newsha Tavakolian: Premenstrual Syndrome
British Journal of Photography
Q&A: Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide
British Journal of Photography
How India’s women are fighting against rape
Equal Times
Portugal’s disabled continue to struggle
Equal Times
Catalonia riddled With tension amid independence turmoil
The Globe Post
Spain targets male attitudes in fight against gender violence
The Globe Post
Plan your way to less stress
TIME magazine
Chinese officials summon Ai Weiwei’s wife
TIME magazine
👀 There’s more...
▶• ılıılıılılıılıılı. The Spy Who Wouldn't Lie
I conceived the show's title and researched the moving story of a courageous British resistance agent in Nazi-occupied France, a skilled radio operator whose mission ultimately led to her capture by the Gestapo.
▸ The Diamond
Location Manager
An award-winning short film featured in The New Yorker. My work involved scouting environments that could visually reflect the protagonist Stefan’s loneliness and existential struggle, from the solitary bin-strewn alley to the mysterious forest where a gleaming diamond changes his fate. Each location enhanced the film’s blend of magical realism and bleak humor.
▸ The Xavega Fishermen
Director
A micro documentary short exploring the unique fishing tradition of this coastal community, capturing the rich cultural heritage and everyday life of the Xávega fishermen through Mario’s perspective, commissioned by Culture Trip.
▸ 'How to Win a War on Drugs'
Contributed to one of The New York Times’ most powerful pieces on drug policy reform, working with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof to produce a high-impact story on Portugal's pioneering drug decriminalization policy. From active heroin users to public health outreach workers, I secured high-trust interviews that brought depth and humanity to the piece.
📷 In addition to film and digital content, I'm passionate about art and photography, with experience across portraiture, on-set photography, and documentary-style imagery.
If you’re interested in exploring how I can assist your organisation, or to request more samples, please feel free to reach out. ツ
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