Canada's Wild Eastern Edge
A cinematic four-part documentary series exploring the wild Atlantic Coast of Canada.
CANADA'S WILD EASTERN EDGE
This natural history series explores the extraordinary wildlife, landscapes and selected wildlife sanctuaries along Canada’s Atlantic coast.
Across forests, rugged shorelines and open ocean, the films reveal the remarkable biodiversity of this region while also highlighting the growing impact of climate change on these fragile habitats.
Canada's Wild Eastern Edge - Trailer
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A powerful, raw-edged title song is envisioned to open the series, capturing the vast beauty of Canada's landscapes and the intensity of its wildlife. Its core melody will evolve into a unifying leitmotif throughout the score.
The song will be composed by Jörg Magnus Pfeil in close collaboration, shaping a theme that extends seamlessly into the series’ musical identity — emotive, bold and instantly recognizable.
Among his previous works is the soundtrack for Greenland – Feeling the Heat, composed in collaboration with the Scandinavian singer Eivør. Below, you will find a sample soundtrack for Greenland, offering a first impression of the tone and energy envisioned for Canada's Wild Eastern Edge.
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COMPANY & BROADCASTING
As Germany’s leading wildlife producer, Doclights delivers over 20 programmes annually for public broadcasters ARD and NDR, consistently achieving outstanding prime-time ratings. To ensure exceptional visual quality, the company uses state-of-the-art technology, including 4K, super slow motion, moving time-lapse, racing drones and high-end aerial cinematography. Most productions are created in collaboration with international partners such as ORF, Terra Mater Studios, ZDF Studios, ARTE, NHK, WNET, National Geographic and the BBC. The team is regularly nominated and has received over 500 prestigious national and international awards at major festivals, including Wildscreen and Jackson Wild.
Wildlife filmmakers Christoph Hauschild and Almut Hauschild are among Germany’s most respected natural history filmmakers. Over decades they have created award-winning documentaries that stand out for their authenticity, careful storytelling and deep respect for wildlife and the natural world. The team is known for working with exceptional care in sensitive natural environments. Their productions aim not only to tell powerful wildlife stories, but also to promote awareness for conservation and the protection of endangered species.
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FACTS & FIGURES
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Filmed over 3 years
Summer 2022 – Fall 2025 -
600 shooting days in the field
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5 camera teams, 7 operators — including 3 underwater specialists
Some of them local Canadian talents -
Shot across vast distances:
1,000 km from North to South and
2,000 km from East to West -
150,000 km traveled to capture breathtaking images of Canada’s natural world
