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Silverback Films celebrates three wins at the 2026 Jackson Wild Media Awards

11th November 2026

Silverback Films has won three awards at the 2026 Jackson Wild Media Awards, with Secrets of the Bees recognised for Cinematography and Animal Behavior, and A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough taking home the Writing Award. The winners were announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on 10 November, celebrating outstanding achievement in nature, … Read more

Meet the 2022 Earthshot Prize finalists

The Earthshot Prize is the most prestigious global environment prize in history, designed to incentivise change and help repair our planet over the next decade. On 4 Nov, HRH Prince William and The Earthshot Prize unveiled this year’s incredible cohort … Read more

Coming to Netflix 2023: Our Planet II and Life on Our Planet

 We’re thrilled to announce our two new natural history series for Netflix, as part of their expanding natural history slate. Our Planet II is our new 4-part series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, unravelling the mystery of how and … Read more

A spectacular tribute to life on our planet

Three years ago, our ground-breaking Netflix series Our Planet was released. After it’s success, we worked closely with Oscar-winning composer Steven Price to create a brand new live concert experience, bringing to life the important story and epic score with … Read more

Polar Bear wins Cinematography Award at Wildscreen 2022

Wildscreen has announced the winners of their 2022 Panda Awards, which took place on 13 October at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, showcasing the best in natural world storytelling craft from across the world. Our Polar Bear Disneynature feature won … Read more

Discover unseen UK nature in ‘Wild Isles’ with Sir David Attenborough

We’re excited to share ‘Wild Isles’ – our major new five-part natural history series for BBC One and iPlayer, presented by Sir David Attenborough. Our team has been filming over three years, using the very latest technology to capture dramatic … Read more

“Hope, Resilience and Family”: ‘Polar Bear’ Comes To Disneynature

Every day is an adventure.  This could not be more true for the resilient stars of Silverback Films’ brand new feature, “Polar Bear”,  for Disneynature. “Polar Bear” tells the story of a new mother whose memories of her youth on … Read more

“Our Planet: Too Big To Fail” wins the Financing Sustainability category at tve’s 10th Global Sustainability Film Awards

Silverback Films is delighted to announce that ‘Our Planet: Too Big To Fail’ won a Global Sustainability Film Award from tve: Category 6: Financing Sustainability ‘Our Planet: Too Big To Fail’ explores the risks of inaction, the impact of investing-as-usual, and … Read more

Real Screen Awards Nomination for David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet has been nominated in the Non-Fiction – Environmental & Natural History category for the 2022 Real Screen Awards. Very many congratulations to the team once again! The Realscreen Awards pay tribute to outstanding … Read more

HPA Outstanding Editing award win for Nigel Buck – A Perfect Planet “The Sun”

Outstanding Editing – Episodic or Non-theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes) A Perfect Planet “The Sun” Nigel Buck (WINNER) Congratulations to Nigel Buck for this award.   The Hollywood Professional Association revealed its annual HPA Award winners for outstanding achievements in postproduction … Read more

When Obama met Silverback

At COP26 a lot happened… we managed to project our hero film onto the roof of COP, support Sir David Attenborough to deliver the speech of the fortnight……and met the coolest man on Earth. We were given close access to … Read more

The First of 2 STUDIO SILVERBACK productions being filmed and released from COP26 is out on YouTube today!

We are very proud to announce the first of 2 Studio Silverback productions being filmed and released from COP26 today Nov 12th. Here is episode 10 of Seat at the Table: COP26: I’m Finally Here | Seat At The Table … Read more

Best Single Documentary win at the Grierson Awards for David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet!

  We are delighted that David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet won the Best Single Documentary award at last night’s Grierson Awards. There is always huge competition for the Grierson Awards and so our team should feel very proud … Read more

Silverback Films celebrates three wins at the 2026 Jackson Wild Media Awards

Silverback Films has won three awards at the 2026 Jackson Wild Media Awards, with Secrets of the Bees recognised for Cinematography and Animal Behavior, and A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough taking home the Writing Award. The winners were … Read more

Hamza Yassin wins Best Documentary Presenter at the 2026 Grierson Awards

We’re delighted to share that Hamza Yassin has won Best Documentary Presenter at the 2026 Grierson Awards for Silverback Films’ Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles. The award was presented at the Grierson British Documentary Awards ceremony at London’s Roundhouse on 10 … Read more

Announcing The Real Frozen for National Geographic

National Geographic has announced The Real Frozen (working title), a new natural history series produced by Silverback Films in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios, bringing the magic of Disney’s beloved Frozen films to life through extraordinary wildlife stories and … Read more

Silverback Films celebrates four wins at the 2026 Wildscreen Panda Awards

It was an extraordinary night for Silverback Films at the 2026 Wildscreen Panda Awards, with three of our productions winning Panda Awards, including the coveted Golden Panda, and our co-founder Keith Scholey honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Sir David … Read more

Silverback Films celebrates two wins at the Venice TV Awards 2026

Silverback Films celebrated two wins at the 2026 Venice TV Awards, with Ocean with David Attenborough recognised for Cinematography and Parenthood winning the Technology & Innovation Award. Ocean with David Attenborough, our feature documentary produced with Open Planet Studios for … Read more

Dolphins: My Close Encounters Premieres at Zurich Film Festival

Our new feature documentary Dolphins: My Close Encounters celebrated its World Premiere at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival last night, with marine biologist Angela Ziltener, Producer and Director Barny Revill and Executive Producer Keith Scholey in Zurich to mark the … Read more

Ocean with David Attenborough wins two Primetime Emmy Awards

We’re incredibly proud to share that Ocean with David Attenborough has won two awards at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. Our National Geographic feature documentary was recognised in two categories celebrating the extraordinary craft behind the film: Outstanding Cinematography for … Read more

Silverback Films dives into immersive ocean storytelling

Silverback Films has partnered with ocean science and education organisation The Hydrous and immersive production studio Submersa Studios to develop a new generation of immersive ocean experiences. The partnership brings together Silverback’s acclaimed natural history filmmaking and underwater cinematography, Submersa’s … Read more

Disneynature’s Wolf: An Immersive Experience selected for Venice Immersive

Silverback Films’ first foray into immersive storytelling, Disneynature’s Wolf: An Immersive Experience, has been selected for Venice Immersive at the Venice Film Festival. The 180-degree immersive experience is an accompanying piece to Disneynature’s Wolf, streaming on Disney+ on Earth Day … Read more

Watch the official trailer for Hamza: African Birds of Prey

Get a first look at our new BBC One documentary as Hamza Yassin journeys across Kenya in search of some of Africa’s most spectacular – and most threatened – birds of prey. Hamza: African Birds of Prey airs Sunday 30 … Read more

How We Built a Life-Size Ankylosaurus for The Dinosaurs

For Chapter 4 of The Dinosaurs, producer and director Darren Williams wanted the aftermath of the T. rex and Ankylosaurus battle to feel heavy, awkward and real. Following an epic battle, a victorious T. rex is seen dragging her Ankylosaurus … Read more

Hamza: African Birds of Prey announced for BBC One and iPlayer

We’re thrilled to share our new film Hamza: African Birds of Prey for BBC One and iPlayer, continuing our long-standing collaboration with wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin. In this new film, we follow Hamza as he embarks on an unforgettable … Read more