Wild Service:
The River Roding
Documentary Videography with Right to Roam
Lavanda Films is proud to present Wild Service: The River Roding, a short documentary created in collaboration with Right to Roam, exploring community-led environmental action and the growing movement to reconnect people with the natural world.
Filmed across East London, this project follows local volunteers, campaigners, and the Right to Roam collective as they bring the Wild Service movement to life along the River Roding — reviving forgotten landscapes, restoring access to public spaces, and inspiring collective care for the land.
Capturing Environmental Activism through Cinematic Storytelling
At Lavanda Films, we approached this project with a strong focus on environmental documentary filmmaking — combining drone cinematography, and authentic on-location storytelling to bring audiences closer to the movement.
Through the lens of Wild Service, the film weaves together science, community, and indigenous ecological wisdom, highlighting the urgency of restoring biodiversity and connection. Against the backdrop of a UK that ranks among the lowest in Europe for nature connectedness, this documentary captures a hopeful response — one led by people determined to protect and rewild their local landscapes.
The film also explores themes from Right to Roam’s acclaimed book Wild Service, which calls for collective action, access to land, and a new culture of ecological belonging.
From Local Screenings to National Impact
Since its release, Wild Service: The River Roding has been screened at venues and festivals across the UK, sparking conversations around land access, environmental justice, and the human relationship with nature. Lavanda Films continues to collaborate with grassroots organisations and artists to produce documentary films that inspire change and social engagement.
Professional Documentary &
Drone Videography in London
Our team at Lavanda Films specialises in documentary videography, drone filming, and short-form social content for environmental, artistic, and community projects. Whether you’re promoting a campaign, showcasing your organisation’s impact, or telling a story that deserves to be seen, we deliver cinematic, story-driven films tailored for both online and live audiences.
We create:
Documentary films and trailers for campaigns and community projects
Event and environmental videography with aerial drone coverage
Short-form video content optimised for social media platforms
Full post-production and video editing services
Get in touch today to discuss how we can help bring your environmental or community project to life through impactful storytelling and professional videography.