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A Gorilla Story Featured by BAFTA Albert as Sustainability Case Study

11th May 2026

Silverback Films’ A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough has been featured by BAFTA Albert as a sustainability case study, recognising the production’s collaborative approach to filmmaking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Produced over several years, our team worked closely with local filmmakers and communities throughout production, supporting in-country training and skills development as part … Read more

Watch the Official Trailer: The Dinosaurs

We’re thrilled to share the official trailer for our Netflix series: The Dinosaurs. Our new four-part documentary series, narrated by Morgan Freeman, charts the story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs – where they came from, why they … Read more

Parenthood premieres Wednesday, February 4 on PBS at 8/7c

Silverback Films’ five-part natural history series Parenthood premieres in the United States on PBS from Wednesday 4 February to Wednesday 4 March, airing weekly at 8/7c as part of the long-running Nature strand. Filmed over three years, across six continents … Read more

Silverback Films on Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV list in 2026

  Silverback Films has once again been named one of Broadcast’s Best Places to Work in TV for 2026 – a recognition that celebrates the people, culture and values at the heart of our company. The list highlights production companies … Read more

Ocean with David Attenborough on BAFTA Film Awards Longlist

We’re thrilled our film Ocean with David Attenborough is on the BAFTA Film Awards long list in two categories: Best Documentary, and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for Toby Nowlan. Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers … Read more

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story nominated for four RTS Craft & Design Awards

We’re delighted to announce that Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story has received four nominations at the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2025, recognising exceptional creative and technical achievement across the production. The RTS Craft & Design Awards celebrate … Read more

Ocean wins two Critics Choice Documentary Awards!

We’re thrilled to share that Ocean with David Attenborough has taken home two Critics Choice Documentary Awards, winning Best Science / Nature Documentary and Best Cinematography. The awards were announced on Sunday 9 November 2025 at the Critics Choice Documentary … Read more

Silverback Films Co-Founder Keith Scholey awarded RTS Fellowship

We’re thrilled to announce that Silverback Films Co-Founder Keith Scholey has been presented with a fellowship from the Royal Television Society (RTS). The ceremony took place last night (Wednesday 5th November) during the annual RTS Patrons’ Dinner at One Great … Read more

Silverback Films wins three Daytime Emmy Awards for Secret Lives of Orangutans

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve won three Daytime Emmy Awards for our film Secret Lives of Orangutans – with Sir David Attenborough making history with us at 99 years old as the oldest Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Daytime Personality. … Read more

Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles premieres Sunday 12th October 6.15pm on BBC One

We’re excited to share the trailer for our brand-new four part series for BBC One and iPlayer: Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles which follows wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin as he reveals hidden wildlife gems from across the four countries of the UK. … Read more

Ocean in Concert UK Tour Coming Spring 2026

Announcing the Ocean in Concert tour is coming to the UK in February 2026. Experience a live screening of our stunning nature documentary film ‘Ocean with David Attenborough‘ accompanied by full symphony orchestra performing Academy-Award winning composer Steven Price’s evocative … Read more

Ocean with David Attenborough wins two Jackson Wild Media Awards

We’re thrilled to share our film ‘Ocean with David Attenborough‘ has won two Jackson Wild Media Awards for Cinematography and Original Music Score. Winners were announced during the Awards Gala last night (Thursday, October 2nd, 2025) at the Center for … Read more

Silverback Films in Bristol’s Dragon Boat Race to raise money for Gympanzees UK

Silverback Films took part in the 2025 Gympanzees Dragon Boat Race at Bristol Harbourside as part of our continued efforts to support the charity’s work to create the UK’s first fully accessible leisure facility. The ‘Silver Dragons’ paddled hard against … Read more