Nature Documentaries

Sharing Earth’s infinite stories

of the wild & wonderful

Independently produced by Thomas Ashton

Aerial view of a dense tropical coral reef with varied shades of blue and green.

Person in a red wetsuit with snorkeling gear making a peace sign in the ocean, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

My name is Thomas Ashton, a Marine Biologist - turned wildlife filmmaker. My documentaries are born out of love for the natural world, and all its mysteries.

You can watch all my productions for free, on Youtube. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a release!

Latest Documentaries

City skyline during sunset with tall skyscrapers and colorful sky.

Cat peeking over a metal railing at night with trees in the background and a red sign that says 'Rubbish' with an illustration of a person throwing trash into a bin.

Brisbane’s Native Wildlife

In ‘Brisbane’s Native Wildlife’ we journey through Brisbane’s forests, coast and city parks - meeting the animals who call Brisbane home. From curious brush tail possums to migrating humpback whales, this 30 minute documentary brings a new perspective to how we view our wild neighbours.

This documentary is my first attempt at a longer format production. It is also the debut episode of ‘The Wild Next Door’ - a series where we explore the local wildlife in popular Australian/worldwide destinations.

A narrow two-lane road surrounded by dense green trees on both sides, with white dashed lines down the center, disappearing into the distance.

Australia’s Ancient

Rainforests

Australia is home to the world’s oldest rainforests - Some of which have existed since the Gondwana era. In this short documentary we discover both the newest & oldest residents, calling this ancient land home.

A coastal landscape at sunset, with a sandy beach, lush green hills, calm ocean water reflecting the pink and orange hues of the sky, and large clouds in the sky.

A crocodile partially submerged in water, with only its head visible.

A Monarch butterfly perched on a green plant in a natural setting with greenery and spider webs around.