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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 a Nonfiction Program Doug Anderson, Director of Underwater Photography Toby Strong, Cinematography Outstanding Sound Editing … Read more
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
Silverback Films is proud to support Gympanzees – an amazing Bristol based charity working to build the UK’s first permanent exercise, play and social centre for disabled children, young people, and their families. We’ve been raising money for this fantastic cause … Read more
We’re delighted to announce that Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story has been honoured with two Emmy® Awards at the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, presented by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences last night … Read more
We’re thrilled to have captured a special conversation between Prince William and Sir David Attenborough about our new film ahead of its release on World Ocean Day (May 8), and the United Nations Ocean Conference taking place in Nice. In … Read more
Our film ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ was shown at 10 Downing Street this week ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference taking place in Nice, France. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with David Attenborough to discuss the importance of marine … Read more
Our new film Ocean with David Attenborough (released on May 8) has smashed box office records – opening to £573,551 at the UK & Irish box office, the highest grossing opening for a nature documentary on record and the highest documentary … Read more
We’re thrilled to share that British band Coldplay have collaborated with us on ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’. ‘ONE WORLD’ from their Moon Music album features the end credits – watch the special music video which features cinematic ocean visuals from … Read more
Today we’ve released the most detailed, cinematic footage of bottom trawling ever filmed. The footage from our documentary film Ocean with David Attenborough is Attenborough’s most powerful documentary yet, co-produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios. In our film, … Read more
Our new documentary film Ocean with David Attenborough had it’s World Premiere at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall last night, with Sir David Attenborough and King Charles III in attendance alongside many special guests. It was an unforgettable evening … Read more
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 … Read more
Watch the trailer for our new film Sea Lions of the Galápagos for Disneynature. Narrated by Brendan Fraser, our stunning feature explores the fascinating world of the Galapagos alongside a host of creatures from land and sea. It follows … Read more
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 … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
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
We’re delighted that Hamza Yassin has been longlisted for Best Documentary Presenter at the 2026 Grierson British Documentary Awards for Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles. Produced by Silverback Films for BBC One and iPlayer, Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles follows Hamza across … Read more
Three Silverback productions have been recognised across six categories at this year’s Wildscreen Panda Awards, celebrating excellence in natural world storytelling and filmmaking. Secrets of the Bees: The Hive, A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough and Parenthood: The Greatest … Read more
We’re thrilled to share Ocean with David Attenborough has received six nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. Produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios, our National Geographic feature documentary has been recognised … Read more
Silverback Films marked Pride Month with a series of activities celebrating LGBTQ+ communities and raising money for a local charity – supporting Bristol’s Transgender community. From the start of Pride Month in June through to Bristol Pride in July, our … Read more
We’re thrilled that Secrets of the Bees has won Best Animal / Nature Show at the Critics Choice Real TV Awards, recognising its innovative filmmaking and intimate exploration of one of the planet’s most important animals. Presented by National Geographic … Read more
A new behind-the-scenes film from Silverback Films explores the extraordinary science and research that helped bring The Dinosaurs to life. In the film, showrunner Dan Tapster is joined by paleontology expert Dr. Tom Fletcher to discuss how the team approached … Read more