I’m Robin Watson, a documentary filmmaker and video editor with over six years of experience bringing powerful stories to the screen. I shoot, edit, and create graphics for documentaries, docu-series, and commercial projects, specialising in shaping authentic stories through post-production. I’ve led teams as lead editor and post-production supervisor on international humanitarian projects, as well as environmental, education, and innovative brand films amongst many others. I’ve also worked on projects with a director behind two of the most successful documentaries on Netflix and led the graphics team for Project Iceman in association with the YouTube channel Yes Theory. My mission is to push the boundaries of storytelling and help bring bold ideas to life.

Robin Watson

I’m Robin Watson, a documentary filmmaker and video editor with over six years of experience bringing powerful stories to the screen. I shoot, edit, and create graphics for documentaries, docu-series, and commercial projects, specialising in shaping authentic stories through post-production. I’ve led teams as lead editor and post-production supervisor on international humanitarian projects, as well as environmental, education, and innovative brand films amongst many others. I’ve also worked on projects with a director behind two of the most successful documentaries on Netflix and led the graphics team for Project Iceman in association with the YouTube channel Yes Theory. My mission is to push the boundaries of storytelling and help bring bold ideas to life.

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I’m Robin Watson, a documentary filmmaker and video editor with over six years of experience bringing powerful stories to the screen.

I shoot, edit, and create graphics for documentaries, docu-series, and commercial projects, specialising in shaping authentic stories through post-production. I’ve led teams as lead editor and post-production supervisor on international humanitarian projects, as well as environmental, education, and innovative brand films amongst many others.

I’ve also worked on projects with a director behind two of the most successful documentaries on Netflix and led the graphics team for Project Iceman in association with the YouTube channel Yes Theory.

My mission is to push the boundaries of storytelling and help bring bold ideas to life.

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Work Experience

Founder & Lead Editor at Humanature Films
September 1, 2023 - Present
Shot, edited & created GFX for documentaries, docu-series, commercials in addition to other short-form content. Directed outsourced editors & GFX artists.
Lead Editor at Burning Boat Films
July 1, 2023 - Present
Edited, sound design, and created GFX for docu-series, feature-length documentaries & commercials / promotional videos as well as other short-form content.
Video Manager (Editor & Cinematographer) at Global Empowerment Mission
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Edited short- and long-form content for the global humanitarian organisation in addition to filming interviews & on-site in high-risk environments for documentaries and short promotional content.
Junior Editor, Post-Production Supervisor & GFX Artist at Burning Boat Films
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Led & directed internal and outsourced editors, assistant editors & GFX artists. Edited feature-length documentaries, docu-series & commercials for national & international clients.
Online Editor (Intern) at TVF Media
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Edited and provided fixes to documentary programs for national & international clients. Edited short-form content for the Institute of Arts & Ideas’ YouTube channel & website. Sourced clients and collaborators for both short & long-term projects.

Education

MA Film with Practice at University of Kent Film School, UK
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
BA (HONS) Film Studies at University of Kent Film School, UK
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Orijin Body Tool (Kickstarter)
    A commercial & Kickstarter campaign video for wellness company, Orijin, which raised over CA$220,000.
    uniE608 Traitors (Sizzle Trailer 2026)
    An inspiring documentary about the New Zealand national sailing team in the midst of fame, fortune & controversy.
    uniE608 The Death of Recess (Teaser Trailer)
    A powerful, eye-opening documentary that challenges the foundations of modern education. Through firsthand investigations, expert interviews, and personal storytelling, the filmmakers exposes how standardized testing, bureaucracy, and ideology have reshaped childhood—while uncovering bold alternatives restoring curiosity, creativity, and hope for the next generation.

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