The People Behind LD Productions
We are Layne and Dylan Chamberlin, a husband-and-wife team who founded LD Productions in 2022 while studying film and sustainability at Montana State University. Long before starting a production company, we both shared a passion for documenting the world around us. We picked up cameras at a young age and never set them back down.
What started with photography eventually grew into filmmaking, where we began creating short films for local conservation organizations. Through that work, we discovered the power of visual storytelling and its ability to connect people with the places, communities, and ideas that matter most.
Montana State’s documentary-focused film program provided the perfect environment to combine our love for filmmaking with our commitment to sustainability, conservation, and the outdoors.
We Know This World Because We Live It
LD Productions was built on more than filmmaking. It was built on firsthand experience.
Layne grew up on a cattle ranch that transitioned from conventional practices to regenerative agriculture, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing producers today. Dylan grew up immersed in the American West, learning to ride from western vaqueros and developing a lifelong appreciation for wildlife, conservation, and the landscapes that shape our communities.
When Layne introduced Dylan to regenerative agriculture, she quickly recognized the importance of the movement and became passionate about helping share the stories of the people leading it.
Together, we bring firsthand experience in regenerative agriculture, ranching, conservation, and the outdoors into every project we create. We do not approach these stories from the outside. We understand the land, the work, and the people behind it.
That lived perspective allows us to create films and photography that feel authentic, credible, and grounded in real experience. We care deeply about the work our clients are doing and approach every project with the goal of helping organizations communicate their mission clearly, honestly, and effectively so audiences not only understand the work, but believe in it.
Built Around Long-Term Partnerships
Today, we partner with organizations, nonprofits, and purpose-driven brands across the country to create films and photography that build trust, strengthen relationships, and inspire action.
Our work has included collaborations with organizations such as Kiss the Ground, Holistic Management International, and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Years spent on farms and ranches across the country, listening to producers, conservationists, and land stewards, have shaped the way we approach every project. The strongest work comes from genuine relationships, a shared understanding, and a commitment to telling stories the right way.
When you work with LD Productions, you are not simply hiring a production company. You are partnering with a team that already understands the world you operate in.
We know this work because we live it. We care deeply about the future of agriculture, conservation, wildlife, and the outdoors, and we believe the most meaningful stories are built through long-term partnerships and a shared commitment to the people and places shaping a better future.
A Partnership Beyond Production
Every organization has important work worth sharing. Through long-term storytelling partnerships, we work alongside brands, nonprofits, and organizations to understand their mission, uncover meaningful stories, and create visual content that connects with the people who matter most.
Our partnerships can include documentary films, brand stories, photography libraries, and ongoing content creation designed to support your mission over time. Rather than creating a single piece of content and moving on, we become an extension of your team, helping you consistently share the people, places, and impact behind your work.
The most meaningful stories are built through trust, collaboration, and a shared understanding of the work. That is what allows us to create authentic visual storytelling that continues to serve your organization long after production ends.
Our Team
Layne Chamberlin
Co-Founder | Editor, Director, Producer, Post-productionLayne is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LD Productions, a film and photo production company based in Kalispell, Montana, that promotes regenerative agriculture, land and water conservation, and biodiversity. At LD Productions, he is the lead of Post-production, specializing in video editing, color grading, and animation.
As an award-winning editor with over a decade of experience in the film industry, Layne's films and photographs have been featured in numerous publications including Bioneers, the Santa Barbara Independent, and EarthxTV. He has filmed and edited a five-hour real-time documentary starring Buck Brannaman and currently serves as the lead editor for the ongoing Buck Channel. Layne’s experience includes work on Hollywood film sets for clients such as Ford, Ralph Lauren, and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
Having grown up on his family’s cattle ranch as it transitioned from conventional to regenerative practices, Layne developed a deep appreciation for land stewardship and the western way of life. Witnessing the transformation firsthand gave him a strong connection to regenerative agriculture, inspiring him to use film as a way to share stories of renewal and resilience through LD Productions.
Dylan Chamberlin
Co-Founder | Cinematographer, Director, Producer, Marketing Manager, Sound DesignerDylan is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LD Productions, a film and photo production company based in Kalispell, Montana, that promotes regenerative agriculture, land and water conservation, and biodiversity. At LD Productions, she is the lead Director of Photography, Sound Designer, FAA-Certified Drone Pilot, and Marketing Manager.
She was second director of photography for a Kiss the Ground film featuring Chamberlin Ranch in Los Olivos, California, and for a Kiss the Ground short documentary about Good Culture, a regenerative cottage-cheese company. In these projects she worked with director and producer Kate Oliva and cinematographer Guido Lois.
Drawn to the landscapes and traditions of the American West, Dylan spent years around ranches and working lands, where she developed an appreciation for the people and stewardship that shape these places. Trained by vaquero Andy Camacho, she gained insight into Western ranching culture and later deepened her understanding of regenerative agriculture and sustainability through coursework at Montana State University with Roland Kroos, Lora Soderquist, and Heather Higinbothom Davies.
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Fully Insured Production Company
LD Productions’ clients can rest easy knowing LD Productions is fully covered for all stages of production.
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FAA Drone Certified
Federally licensed to film scenic aerial imagery with the latest drone technology.
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Award Winning Editing
With many genres under LD Productions’ belt, they are well versed at making their clients’ vision come to life.
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Full-Service Video & Photo Production
LD Productions handles everything from initial concept, production, editing, to final deliverables.