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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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Announcing Secret Lives of Orangutans for Netflix

We’re excited to share our new documentary for Netflix premiering on 22 August; Secret Lives of Orangutans. UPDATE: JULY 2024: First-look released From Silverback Films and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this film follows a remarkable group of orangutans in … Read more

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Watch Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story streaming now in the US!

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story premiered on National Geographic last night (6 May) and is now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu in the US. We’ll be sharing UK release dates soon. Discover more about our critically-acclaimed … Read more

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Studio Silverback support 2024 Whitley Awards: watch our films showcasing the winners

The prestigious Whitley Awards, held annually by the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), are a celebration of grassroots conservation leaders. The charity’s flagship prizes – known as  the ‘Green Oscars’ – recognise individuals for galvanising their communities in saving some of … Read more

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Announcing Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles for BBC One and iPlayer

We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new 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. With Hamza’s trademark knowledge, … Read more

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Join our Life on Our Planet ‘making-of’ screening at Festival of Nature 2024

We’re delighted to announce Silverback Films is once again part of this year’s Festival of Nature – the UK’s largest celebration of the natural world. Join Life on Our Planet producers Sophie Lanfear and Barny Revill for a special behind-the-scenes talk on … Read more

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Silverback Films wins 5 awards at RTS West of England 2024

Silverback Films joined the Royal Television Society West of England Awards which took place in Bristol last night (Sunday 21 April) – it was a night of celebrations and recognition for the incredible individuals and teams behind our productions. After 11 … Read more

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Billy & Molly trailer and release date announced

Watch the official trailer for our new Nat Geo documentary special: Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story. Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story premieres May 6 on National Geographic and is available to stream on May 7 on … Read more

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Studio Silverback are proud content producers for UNEP

Studio Silverback are proud to be content producers for the United Nations Environment Programme, working to raise awareness of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. Our new short film for UNEP highlights the story of plastic and calls for action … Read more

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Life at Silverback: meet Leah, Production Coordinator

Meet Leah, one of our brilliant team at Silverback Films. We asked Leah to share what a day-in-the-life of her role is like, about her career to-date and what advice she’d give to others looking to work in the TV … Read more

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Open Planet wins MIP SDG Innovation Award 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Open Planet, the visionary free access environmental footage library launched by Studio Silverback last year, will be recognised with a MIP SDG AWARD, presented in association with the United Nations. Established in 2020 to support … Read more

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Hamza: Strictly Birds of Prey nominated for RTS 2024 Breakthrough Award

We’re delighted to share that Hamza: Strictly Birds of Prey has been nominated for the Royal Television Society 2024 Breakthrough Award. In our special film, which aired on BBC One in September 2023, we teamed up with wildlife cameraman Hamza … Read more

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Celebrating the women of Silverback #IWD2024

On this, International Women’s Day, we recognise the contributions of the incredible women at the heart of Silverback Films and Studio Silverback. We couldn’t tell the incredible stories we do, without the leadership, passion, and unique perspectives of women. This … Read more

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