London-born journalist and documentary producer Marina Watson grew up between the UK and Spain, and has long been drawn to stories that reveal the human condition. Fluent in several languages, her work has been featured in outlets such as TIME and the Financial Times, and she finds inspiration in intimate interviews and meaningful narratives.
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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
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The Spy Who
▶• ılıılıılılıılıılı. The Spy Who Wouldn't Lie
I conceived the title for The Spy Who Wouldn't Lie 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
[ ▸ ] 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
[ ▸ ] Produced and directed this micro documentary 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 as a field producer and interpreter to produce a high-impact story on Portugal's pioneering drug decriminalisation policy. From active heroin users to public health outreach workers, I secured high-trust interviews that brought depth and humanity to the piece.
Day in the Life of Uber drivers and couriers
I worked as Lead Interviewer and Field Producer on a series of branded content videos for Uber, filmed in Lisbon and Madrid. The series explored the daily routines and personal stories of local drivers and couriers, offering an authentic look into their lives and experiences within their cities.
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