I’m Marion Poizeau, a documentary filmmaker and producer who self-produces and directs projects across continents, from Iran to Iraq Kurdistan, Ethiopia and West Africa. My work focuses on travel-based storytelling and the lives of people crossing borders, from surf culture in Iran to political exile in Oromia, and I’ve built my practice by managing every step of a project—from fundraising and writing to directing, logistics, and post-production. I’ve collaborated with Iranian filmmakers on international projects, helped launch Iran’s first surf school, and I run film workshops and community-based productions around the world. You can learn more at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Marion Poizeau

I’m Marion Poizeau, a documentary filmmaker and producer who self-produces and directs projects across continents, from Iran to Iraq Kurdistan, Ethiopia and West Africa. My work focuses on travel-based storytelling and the lives of people crossing borders, from surf culture in Iran to political exile in Oromia, and I’ve built my practice by managing every step of a project—from fundraising and writing to directing, logistics, and post-production. I’ve collaborated with Iranian filmmakers on international projects, helped launch Iran’s first surf school, and I run film workshops and community-based productions around the world. You can learn more at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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I’m Marion Poizeau, a documentary filmmaker and producer who self-produces and directs projects across continents, from Iran to Iraq Kurdistan, Ethiopia and West Africa. My work focuses on travel-based storytelling and the lives of people crossing borders, from surf culture in Iran to political exile in Oromia, and I’ve built my practice by managing every step of a project—from fundraising and writing to directing, logistics, and post-production. I’ve collaborated with Iranian filmmakers on international projects, helped launch Iran’s first surf school, and I run film workshops and community-based productions around the world. You can learn more at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director / Producer at Self-produced / Independent project
January 1, 2013 - Present
Self-produced and directed the 52' documentary Into the Sea about three Iranian women discovering surfing; managed fundraising, writing, directing, logistics (permissions, visas, shipping surfing equipment), and festival outreach.
Director / Editor / Self-Producer at Imiss Oromia
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Directed, edited and self-produced the 86-minute documentary Imiss Oromia, recounting the unlikely meeting, friendship and confidences of two people with diverse backgrounds amid political conflict.
Director / Cinematographer / Documentary Filmmaker at Iran/Iraq Kurdistan Travel Diary
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Directed a 26-minute documentary travel diary in Iran-Kurdistan; the region was rebuilding after war and genocide; the film was broadcast on the French channel France Ô.
Film Teacher at Arcenciel & Cours Lumière (Togo)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Set up film workshops in Togolese schools, mentoring students and producing short films; contributed to the local film education ecosystem.
Director, Editor, and Self-Producer
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Directed and self-produced the 86' documentary I Miss Oromia, recounting a courageous political moment through the perspective of an Ethiopian opponent and the ensuing diaspora dynamics. The film was distributed by Indies Rights.
Director / Producer
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Created a 26-minute travel diary in Iraqi Kurdistan, a portrait of a region rebuilding after war and genocide. The documentary was broadcast on the French channel France Ô.
Producer / Director
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Self-produced the 52' documentary Into the Sea, telling the story of three women who inspire by introducing surfing to Iran; an Iranian team of filmmakers collaborated, and the film was edited by Bahman Kiarostami. The project led to the creation of the first Iranian surf school.
Workshop Leader
October 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015
In October 2015, led a production and self-production workshop with Yves Jeanneau, General Commissioner of the Sunny Side of the Media Market.
Director / Producer
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Production and direction of a music video for the group Kékéli.
ChannelProject Lead / Producer
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Set up and design the YouTube channel project Kouvi, intended to highlight Togolese entrepreneurs and artists.
Production and Direction
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Production and direction of an advertisement for the Kari Karisoap brand broadcast on TVT (Togolese national television).
Film Workshop Facilitator
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Setting up film workshops in schools and producing short films: Louise Michèles secondary school (93), Thalis business school (64), Eduka business school (64), Guichots secondary school (64).
TEDx Lomé Presenter
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
TEDx Lomé presentation on cinema and the major challenges of tomorrow.
Association / Iran Project Presenter
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Kedge Bordeaux presentation of my association and professional project in Iran to build the first Iranian surf school.
Speaker / Entrepreneurial Experience Presenter
February 1, 2016 - February 29, 2016
Bouygues Telecom – presentation of my entrepreneurial experience and management day.
Film Career Presenter
May 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Champs Élysées Women – presentation of my career as a filmmaker and my work in Iran.
Iran Surf School Project Presenter
July 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Liège presentation of my film and my project in Iran to build the first Iranian surf school.
Director, Editor, Self-Producer at Indie Rights (distributor)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Directed and self-produced the 86-minute documentary I Miss Oromia, recounting the life of Abdi, an Ethiopian political opponent, and the unlikely friendship and confidences between two people with surprising backgrounds; the film was distributed by Indie Rights.
Director, Editor, Self-Producer at France Ô
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Directed and edited a 26-minute travel diary in Iraqi Kurdistan; the documentary was broadcast on the French channel France Ô.
Director, Self-Producer at Self-Produced
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Directed and self-produced the 52' documentary Into the Sea, telling the story of three women (Easkey, Mona, Shalha) who introduce surfing to Iran; a team of Iranian filmmakers collaborated and it was edited by Bahman Kiarostami; the project traveled worldwide and earned multiple festival awards.
Presenter / Speaker at Kedge Bordeaux
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Presentation of my associative and professional project in Iran; keynote style about the project and experiences.
Film Workshop Facilitator at European Union / Togolese Partners
March 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Running a film workshop in Togo in partnership with the European Union, including training and mentoring local participants.
Director, Producer, Editor (Music Video) at Kékeli
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Production and direction of a music video for the group Kékeli, including casting, editing, color grading and production management.
Director, Production & Set Design at Je joue, je rencontre le monde (I Play, I Meet the World)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Casting and set design, directing, editing and color grading for a short film about 20 secondary school pupils from Seine-Saint-Denis as part of a sports and cultural exchange with FSGT.

Education

Master TIC at University de Limoges
September 2, 2002 - June 30, 2004

Qualifications

BBC Editor
April 30, 2020 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Tedx

    I build bridges between the world of documentary filmmaking and the corporate sphere. I explore the power of adaptability, boldness, and the richness of intercultural storytelling, as well as the impact of the cinematic gaze in transforming our perspectives.

    paper BBC WORK

    Faced with the climate emergency, West Africa isn’t waiting: it is innovating. This inspiring series of reports, co-produced by the BBC, portrays African architects and activists who are transforming Senegal, Togo, and Ivory Coast into laboratories for tomorrow’s world. A cinematic journey to the heart of avant-garde solutions, proving that sustainable development has found its new momentum.

    paper Into the sea

    Multi-awarded powerful documentary tracing the intertwined destinies of three exceptional athletes: Easkey, an Irish professional surfer; Mona, an Iranian snowboarder; and Shalha, an Iranian swimmer. Together, they take on an unprecedented challenge: introducing surfing to Iran. An odyssey to the furthest reaches of the country’s southeast, in the remote region of Baluchistan. Between the desert dust and the foam of the Arabian Sea, these pioneers turn a dream into reality. More than just a sporting feat, their journey becomes an act of sisterhood that breaks boundaries and opens a new horizon of freedom for an entire generation of women.