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 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...
WorkCabin Films is proud to announce that two of its original conservation documentaries—The Bird House and Saving The Night Caller—are now available for licensing for public screenings, community events, educational programs, and festivals. As a...
The Official Trailer for our newest conservation documentary Giigoonh | The Last Quiet Waters has been released. In the shallow waters of Lake Erie, a fish older than most modern species is still quietly holding...
“I Don’t Think We’re at the Point of Doing a Documentary.” That sentence comes up a lot for filmmakers pitching documentary ideas. It has for WorkCabin Films. Sometimes it is said directly. Other times...
Reaching out to a documentary film team can feel exciting… and a little daunting. If you’re considering contacting WorkCabin Films with an idea and moving into a Zoom or Teams conversation to explore collaboration, this...
