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 Rattled, WorkCabin Films' newest feature-length conservation documentary, premieres August 25 at...
There was a time when the path to making an independent conservation documentary was fairly straightforward, even if it was financially punishing. You had an idea, and before anyone else believed in it enough to...
Finding fresh and meaningful fundraising ideas can be a challenge for conservation organizations. Today's supporters want more than a donation request—they want experiences that connect them to a cause, inspire action, and create lasting...
Behind-the-scenes update: We are officially in post-production on a new three-minute short film, and we’re feeling incredibly excited to be at the editing desk for this one. WorkCabin Films was recently hired to create the...
We've wrapped up the second and final year of in-the-field production of our feature-length documentary Giigoonh - The Last Quiet Waters about the Spotted Gar in Canada. The Spotted Gar is one of Canada’s most ancient...
We've been a little quiet updating our Journal blog here for the past month, but that doesn't mean we've been putting up our feet and relaxing. Spring, the annual arrival of field season for...
Every month we get several emails from prospective filmmakers wanting to make a living by creating documentaries. It's impossible to answer every email personally or do an online chat. But we hope this post...
For a long time, distribution was something filmmakers chased. We finished a film, handed it off, and hoped it would find its way. A lot of times we noticed that the film or video...
WorkCabin Films is proud to welcome Cotton Camera Carrying Systems as an Official Gear Supporter. It's a partnership built on shared values and real-world needs in the field. When we’re filming conservation stories, gear isn’t...
When we’re out filming, whether it’s in a wetland at sunrise or deep in the woods chasing a story, most people don’t see what it actually takes to get a documentary to that point. They...
