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Ocean with David Attenborough wins two Primetime Emmy Awards

7th September 2026

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 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

Supporting Gympanzees to #BuildForBetter

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

Billy and Molly wins TWO Emmy Awards!

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

Prince William and Sir David Attenborough discuss our new film ahead of World Ocean Day

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

Ocean with David Attenborough shown at 10 Downing Street ahead of UN Ocean Conference

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

Ocean with David Attenborough sets UK and Irish box office record

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

Coldplay collaborate on ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’

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

Never-before-seen footage of bottom trawling released from Ocean with David Attenborough

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

World Premiere of Ocean with David Attenborough with King Charles III

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

Watch the trailer for Ocean with David Attenborough

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

Sea Lions of the Galapagos trailer – out now!

  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

First look: Sea Lions of the Galapagos streaming on Disney+ from April 22

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

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

Hamza Yassin longlisted for 2026 Grierson Award

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

Silverback Films receives seven nominations at the 2026 Wildscreen Panda Awards

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

Ocean with David Attenborough receives six Primetime Emmy nominations

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 marks Pride Month 2026

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

Secrets of the Bees wins at the Critics Choice Real TV Awards 2026

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

Go Behind the Science of The Dinosaurs

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