Biography
Havana is one of the leading British authorial documentary directors of her time. Her most recent film UNDERCOVER Exposing the far right is currently playing on C4 4OD. Reviews have been extraordinary:
“Nail-biting and terrifying… the bravest documentary of the year… Marking’s film isn’t just a good doc, it’s a great one.”
The Guardian. 5 Stars
“Unsettling investigation that plays out like a spy thriller… thrilling to behold, chilling to contemplate.”
The Telegraph. 5 Stars
She has made many feature and long-form documentaries for the major streamers, and for theatrical release and international sales. A director and executive producer, the films that Havana has helped develop, executive-produced or direct have gained one Academy Award Nomination, seven Sundance Awards, and four EMMYs.
Havana’s films include UNDERCOVER Exposing the far right, Afghan Star, Hell and Back Again (EP’d) Smash & Grab, Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (EP’d) and Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Cyber Attacks, and The Kleptocrats
For 3 years to 2021, Havana was Senior/Executive Producer at Nutopia on various films in the History and Science genres, and a key member of the development team. She worked to create premium, original series for the global market, always with cutting edge technology and stunning visuals.
