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First look: Sea Lions of the Galapagos streaming on Disney+ from April 22

18th March 2025

We thrilled to share a first-look of our new feature film Sea Lions of the Galapagos streaming on Disney+ from April 22. Our film for Disneynature, narrated by Brendan Fraser, dives underwater with Leo, a handsome sea lion pup whose lifelong quest to find his place in the world is fraught with challenges and filled … Read more

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Silverback Films receives 4 nominations in the RTS West of England Awards

The Royal Television Society (RTS) West of England has announced the shortlist of nominations for its annual awards – with work across the fields of onscreen talent, craft, scripted, regional television news and a range of factual programming including natural … Read more

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International Women’s Day 2025

Today we celebrating the incredible women behind our productions – their talent, passion, and dedication continue to push the boundaries of natural history filmmaking, both in front of and behind the camera. This year’s #IWD2025 theme is ‘Accelerate Action’ emphasising … Read more

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Ocean with David Attenborough releasing in cinemas worldwide on 8 May

Ocean with David Attenborough

After seven decades filming every aspect of the natural world, David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in our spectacular new film, Ocean with David Attenborough.  The powerful documentary film from Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios is set for release as … Read more

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Silverback Films named one of Broadcast’s ‘Best Places to Work in TV’

We’re proud to share that Silverback Films has once again made Broadcast’s ‘Best Places to Work in TV’ 2025 Winners list. The awards celebrate those creating great workplaces and setting a high standard in the TV industry. We attended the … Read more

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Wild Isles: Live in Concert on sale now!

Our landmark BBC series Wild Isles is coming to the big screen at London’s iconic Barbican at 7pm on Saturday 18 Jan, for an unforgettable concert with live orchestral music from the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted and presented by series’ … Read more

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Catch the stars of ‘Billy & Molly’ on ‘This Morning’

Our Nat Geo documentary special, Billy & Molly: An Otter Love story, is now available to watch in the UK on Disney+ and to celebrate it’s release the film’s stars have been sharing more about the heart-warming story. Produced by … Read more

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Watch Billy & Molly in the UK on Disney+ from Nov 14 and at 8pm on Nat Geo Nov 15

We’re thrilled to share that ‘Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story’ will be available for UK viewers to watch later this month. Our critically-acclaimed film will be streaming on Disney+ from November 14, and air at 8pm on November … Read more

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Silverback Films sweeps the 2024 Wildscreen Panda Awards with 4 wins!

We’re honoured that Silverback Films has topped the 2024 Wildscreen Panda Awards – the most prestigious event in the wildlife film and TV industry – which took place in Bristol last week (October 17th). We took home 4 awards, with … Read more

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Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story nominated for 6 Critics Choice Awards!

Our documentary film Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story has been nominated for 6 Critics Choice Awards! From Silverback Films, directed by distinguished photographer and filmmaker Charlie Hamilton James, our film follows heartfelt journey of Billy and a wild … Read more

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Silverback Films at Wildscreen Festival 2024

Wildscreen Festival is the biggest global gathering of natural world storytellers – the annual festival is taking place 14-18 October. The celebration, which takes place in Bristol and online, unites filmmakers, storytellers, and conservationists to champion the protection of our … Read more

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Silverback Pride Committee host first industry LGBTQ+ club night in Bristol

On 26 September our Silverback Films internal Pride Committee hosted the first queer focused industry party in Bristol ‘Pride 365’. Over 150 people from across the industry came together to celebrate and raise money for Pride without Borders – a … Read more

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Silverback showcase for women, transgender, and non-binary freelance camera operators

Today (25 Sept) Silverback Films hosted a showcase for women, transgender, and non-binary freelance camera operators, working within the natural history film & TV industry. It was an afternoon celebrating diverse filmmaking talent, and opportunity for our Senior Producers, Producers, … Read more

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