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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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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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Announcing the winner of our short film competition: ‘Rodent’

We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our inaugural staff short film competition, shooting director Joe Fereday, and his film ‘Rodent’. In 2021 we created an ongoing initiative to give our staff (outside of Producers or Series Producers) the chance … Read more

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Secret Lives of Orangutans shines a spotlight on Sumatran orangutans

Orangutans, with their soulful eyes and gentle nature, have captured our hearts and minds for generations. In our new film, Secret Lives of Orangutans, we provide an intimate glimpse into the intricate inner lives of these magnificent apes. The plight … Read more

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Billy & Molly wins ‘Best People and Nature Film’ at the 2024 Jackson Wild Media Awards

We’re thrilled to share that ‘Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story’ has won the ‘Best People and Nature Film’ Award at the 2024 Jackson Wild Media Awards. Our heartwarming film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a … Read more

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Secret Lives of Orangutans premieres today!

Our new film, Secret Lives of Orangutans narrated by Sir David Attenborough premiered today (22 August). It’s the world’s first feature length film about wild orangutans – watch it now only on Netflix. Following the success of Our Planet, also produced … Read more

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Silverback receives 7 Wildscreen Panda Award nominations!

We’ve thrilled to share that Silverback has received 7 nominations in the globally acclaimed Wildscreen Panda Awards 2024 for outstanding achievements across five productions. For Silverback Films:   Wild Isles: Ocean for ‘Cinematography’ Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story … Read more

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FIRST LOOK: Secret Lives of Orangutans

Meet baby Emen one of the stars of our new documentary film ‘Secret Lives of Orangutans’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Premiering on Netflix 22 August. Filmed over two years, we follow a remarkable group of orangutans in the pristine … Read more

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Silverback Films are finalists in the 2024 Jackson Wild Media Awards for ‘Billy & Molly’ and ‘Life on Our Planet’

We’re thrilled to share that Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story and Life on Our Planet have been chosen as finalists for the prestigious Jackson Wild 2024 Media Awards, in three categories. The awards recognise excellence & innovation in … Read more

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Announcing our new feature ‘David Attenborough: Ocean’ – coming 2025!

July 2024: Announcing our new feature-length documentary special with Sir David Attenborough about the health of the world’s oceans – coming 2025! Presented and authored by the 98-year-old broadcaster, ‘David Attenborough: Ocean’ will share the story of how we can, … Read more

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Our Planet II and Life on Our Planet nominated in 2024 Emmy Awards

Nominations for the 76th Emmy® Awards have just been announced (17 June 2024) and we’re thrilled to share that our series for Netflix have received two nominations: Our Planet II reveals life’s extraordinary journeys in a world that is changing … Read more

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Silverback featured by Bristol UNESCO City of Film

We’re proud to be based in Bristol, the global heart of natural history production, and to be featured by Bristol UNESCO City of Film in their latest showcase. What a spectacular display of the incredible diversity of filmmaking and creative … Read more

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