We bring a journalism-rooted style to conservation filmmaking: nimble, authentic, scientific-accurate, and story-first.
Whether it’s a solo filmmaker in the field or a two-person team on location, we adapt to the story’s demands to capture it truthfully and powerfully.
Documentaries
We believe conservation films and documentaries should do more than just educate.They should forge a deeper connection to nature and help people see themselves as part of the solution
Films That Echo Beyond Today
Recent and upcoming feature conservation documentaries by WorkCabin Films
Please note: Most of our features spend 2-3 years on film festival circuit, private and public event screenings, or paid streaming/broadcast, before being posted publicly on YouTube or Vimeo.
Destiny Wild - The Return (Spring 2026)
Cinematographer Gregg McLachlan
Co-Producers Gregg McLachlan and Cynthia Brink / WorkCabin Films / 45 minutes
Destiny Wild – The Return is an upcoming conservation documentary that follows the remarkable journey of species and ecosystems reclaiming their place in the wild. Set against the backdrop of landscapes undergoing restoration, the film explores the dedicated efforts of conservationists, Indigenous leaders, and scientists working to restore balance to nature. From reintroducing keystone species, to species returning on their own, to reviving lost habitats, Destiny Wild – The Return captures the triumphs and challenges of bringing wildlife back to the land. Through breathtaking cinematography and inspiring storytelling, this documentary showcases the resilience of nature and the people committed to ensuring its future.
Saving The Night Caller (Spring 2026) Filmmaker's Cut
Cinematographer Gregg McLachlan
Co-Producers Gregg McLachlan and Cynthia Brink / WorkCabin Films / 19 minutes
Saving The Night Caller (Filmmaker’s Cut) is a conservation documentary that sheds light on the urgent fight to protect one of nature’s most elusive birds — the Eastern Whip-poor-will. The documentary is currently being shown at select events and film festivals. Filmed in the heart of its dwindling habitat, this film explores the mysterious world of this nocturnal bird, whose haunting calls once filled the night but are now fading due to habitat loss and environmental change. Through the perspectives of wildlife researchers, Saving The Night Caller (Filmmaker’s Cut) uncovers the critical efforts to study, restore, and safeguard the landscapes this species depends on.
The Bird House - Research on the Edge
Cinematographer and Producer Gregg McLachlan / WorkCabin Films / 16 minutes
The Bird House is a captivating conservation documentary filmed at the tip of Long Point, one of North America’s most significant bird migration corridors. This film takes viewers inside the Long Point Bird Observatory, the oldest bird migration monitoring station in the Western Hemisphere, where dedicated researchers and volunteers work tirelessly amid the effects of climate change and high water storms to track, band, and study thousands of migratory birds each season. Through stunning visuals and intimate storytelling, The Bird House showcases the Observatory’s struggle with the ever-changing natural world living and working on an isolated 32-kilometre sandspit stretching far into the middle of Lake Erie.
A Priority Place - Hope For a Forest
