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Watch the trailer for Ocean with David Attenborough

4th April 2025

We’re thrilled to share the trailer for our new film Ocean with David Attenborough. The powerful documentary from Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios set for release as a global cinema event from 8 May, David Attenborough’s 99th birthday. The global cinema event invites audiences worldwide to come together to experience Attenborough’s untold story of … Read more

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“Our Planet: Too Big To Fail” won a WEBBY for CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

People’s Voice Winner 2021 Video Corporate Social Responsibility (Branded) Video content that promotes a company or organization’s mission to improve civil and social life.   We are very proud to announce that our film “Our Planet: Too Big To Fail” … Read more

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“BREAKING BOUNDARIES: THE SCIENCE OF OUR PLANET” – Netflix releases 1st trailer

As announced by DEADLINE today, NETFLIX releases the 1st trailer to our new Feature Documentary: “BREAKING BOUNDARIES: THE SCIENCE OF OUR PLANET“, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, due for release on June 4th.   https://deadline.com/video/first-trailer-david-attenboroughs-netflix-climate-change-doc-breaking-boundaries-the-science-of-our-planet-release-date/   “Breaking Boundaries: the Science of … Read more

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Sir David Attenborough named COP26 People’s Advocate ahead of crucial UN climate change summit

STUDIO SILVERBACK is very proud to be working with Sir David Attenborough to produce the addresses he will be giving at crucial meetings hosted by the UK this year. Press Release: Sir David Attenborough becomes COP26 People’s Advocate for the … Read more

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“A Perfect Planet” nominated for this years’ TV Choice Awards

 THE 25th ANNUAL 2021 TV CHOICE AWARDS  We are pleased to announce that “A Perfect Planet” has been nominated for BEST FACTUAL SHOW for this years’ TV Choice Awards! A Perfect Planet, BBC1 First round voting is open until midnight on Friday … Read more

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Silverback Films extends placement

Silverback Films extends placement for Leah Hale   Leah’s journey towards a creative career took her across Bristol, from Whitchurch, to boomsatsuma’s level 3 TV & Film Production Diploma, based at The Bottle Yard Studios, to be accepted for a … Read more

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“A Perfect Planet” wins Best Series at the 2021 IWFF in Missoula

WINNER: A Perfect Planet Produced by Alastair Fothergill, Huw Cordey, and Howard Swartz by Silverback Films for BBC and Discovery Series – A series is three or more programs of any length made for reaching audiences through theaters, the internet, or television.  http://wildlifefilms.org/ … Read more

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Silverback has been nominated for three Webby Awards 2021

Silverback has been nominated for three Webby Awards 2021:   -Our Planet: Too Big To Fail is a Webby Nominee in Video: Corporate Social Responsibility (Official Listing) –Our Planet: Too Big To Fail is a Webby Nominee in Video: Best Writing (Official Listing) –Sir David Attenborough on Instagram is a Webby Nominee in Social: … Read more

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YouTube orders Silverback climate change show

Seat at The Table, YouTube Originals “Seat at the Table” follows YouTube creator and climate advocate Jack Harries, as he highlights the devastating impacts and innovative solutions to climate change. This 12-episode series will feature YouTube creators, communities, campaigners, and innovative … Read more

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US president Joe Biden shows our film at his Leaders Summit on Climate – Earth Day 2021

Today on Earth Day, Silverback is immensely proud to announce that the US President Joe Biden has live-streamed a 10-minute clip from our forthcoming feature documentary Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet to 40 global leaders and a worldwide online audience … Read more

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“David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet” has been nominated for two awards!

Congratulations to Jonnie Hughes who has been nominated for Outstanding Producer of a Documentary Motion Pictures with the David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet” film at the prestigious PGA Awards.   Martin Elsbury has been nominated for his work on … Read more

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STUDIO SILVERBACK – Silverback Films launches new film production company to drive global environmental change

Silverback Films is launching a new production company to focus solely on films that tackle the world’s pressing environmental challenges. Studio Silverback will tell inspirational and powerful stories from humanity’s most important decade. From global landmark series to feature documentaries and … Read more

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The book ‘A Life on Our Planet’ wins Best Science and Technology Award at the Goodreads Choice Awards 2020

WINNER 35,675 votes A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough, Jonnie Hughes (Goodreads Author) (With) With his definitive witness statement of life on planet Earth, naturalist, journalist, and planetary defender … Read more

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