Mobility, Accuracy, Narrative Power, and Subject Expertise
A Dedicated
Conservation Field Unit
Science-Grounded,
and Field-Proven
Impact-Driven,
Storytelling Expertise
Fluent In Ecology
and Field Work
Documentaries For Conservation
WorkCabin Films is a Canadian conservation production house and Field Unit producing cinematic,
human-driven documentaries and films about wildlife, ecosystems, and environmental change.
We partner with nonprofits, researchers, and conservation organizations to tell
science-grounded stories that create lasting impact.
We’re based in a 30-acre pine forest (yes, seriously!)
Our Approach To Conservation Storytelling
Our work in conservation filmmaking blends journalistic storytelling
with cinematic craft. From wildlife research in remote landscapes to human-driven environmental documentaries, our dedicated field unit focuses on stories that create understanding, empathy, and change. We bring years of experience in conservation storytelling to every project, along with a genuine understanding of the people, places, and issues behind the stories.
We don’t just produce conservation films. We help them travel.
Distribution Strategy That Creates Real Impact
From concept to audience, we don’t just create conservation films. We help ensure they are seen. A powerful film doesn’t end at export. We put the same thought and care into what happens next, developing a strategy to help each film find the right audiences, opportunities, and platforms. We help guide how stories reach the audiences that matter: through film festivals, screenings, partnerships, and strategic self-distribution.
FEATURED WORK
Documentary: 20 minutes
Cinematography: Gregg McLachlan
Producer: Cynthia Brink
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Field Notes
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August 6, 2026
The Official Trailer for Rattled Arrives August 25
After almost two years in the field and countless hours in the edit suite, we’re excited to share what’s next. The official trailer for ...
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July 28, 2026
The Documentary Funding Playbook Has Flipped (Kind Of)
There was a time when the path to making an independent conservation documentary was fairly straightforward, even if it was financially punishing. Y...
A small sample of organizations that we’ve filmed
Science-based stories and films made with conservation leaders
We live and work on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and we honour the Neutral, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples whose deep relationship with this land continues today. With gratitude, we recognize our responsibility to centre Indigenous voices and leadership in how we create and share stories.