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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 kill through the forest to her waiting hatchlings. To capture the weight and close physical … 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
The Royal Television Society (RTS) West of England has announced the shortlist of nominations for its annual awards – with work across the fields of onscreen talent, craft, scripted, regional television news and a range of factual programming including natural … Read more
Today we celebrating the incredible women behind our productions – their talent, passion, and dedication continue to push the boundaries of natural history filmmaking, both in front of and behind the camera. This year’s #IWD2025 theme is ‘Accelerate Action’ emphasising … Read more
After seven decades filming every aspect of the natural world, David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in our spectacular new film, Ocean with David Attenborough. The powerful documentary film from Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios is set for release as … Read more
We’re proud to share that Silverback Films has once again made Broadcast’s ‘Best Places to Work in TV’ 2025 Winners list. The awards celebrate those creating great workplaces and setting a high standard in the TV industry. We attended the … 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
Silverback Films has released a new behind-the-scenes film revealing how the team captured the world’s first cinematic footage of bottom trawling in action for Ocean with David Attenborough. To expose one of the ocean’s most destructive hidden practices, filmmakers developed … Read more
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 … Read more
Few people have shaped humanity’s relationship with the natural world more profoundly than Sir David Attenborough. For decades, his storytelling has brought audiences closer to the beauty, wonder and fragility of life on Earth – inspiring generations to look closer, … Read more
Silverback Films is proud to have produced the seven short films celebrating the winners of the 2026 Whitley Awards. Premiered during the annual Whitley Awards ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 29 April 2026, each film highlights … Read more