Photo supplied by WorkCabin Films
A documentary highlighting one of Canada’s most mysterious birds continues to gain attention across North America while helping support conservation efforts.
Saving the Nightcaller, produced by Cynthia Brink and Gregg McLachlan of WorkCabin Films, continues to expand its reach following a successful appearance at the Fresh Coast Film Festival in Michigan. Since then, McLachlan says the short documentary has been featured at fundraising events and conservation organization screenings across Canada, from local communities in Ontario to the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance in British Columbia.
The 20-minute film focuses on the Eastern Whippoorwill, a nocturnal bird whose distinctive call is becoming less common as habitat declines.
The filmmakers say conservation remains their primary goal.
“We want the message to get out about conservation and the need to save habitat,” McLachlan said. “Ultimately, we want to create change and impact.”
Brink said the project is also about inspiring action.
The team is now working on a new documentary about the Spotted Gar, a rare species-at-risk fish found in Lake Erie. Meanwhile, Saving the Nightcaller continues to raise funds for conservation research, with a goal of generating $10,000 through screenings and community partnerships. More information is available through WorkCabin Films.
Written by Jeremy Hall
