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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

Secret Lives of Orangutans shines a spotlight on Sumatran orangutans

Orangutans, with their soulful eyes and gentle nature, have captured our hearts and minds for generations. In our new film, Secret Lives of Orangutans, we provide an intimate glimpse into the intricate inner lives of these magnificent apes. The plight … Read more

Billy & Molly wins ‘Best People and Nature Film’ at the 2024 Jackson Wild Media Awards

We’re thrilled to share that ‘Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story’ has won the ‘Best People and Nature Film’ Award at the 2024 Jackson Wild Media Awards. Our heartwarming film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a … Read more

Secret Lives of Orangutans premieres today!

Our new film, Secret Lives of Orangutans narrated by Sir David Attenborough premiered today (22 August). It’s the world’s first feature length film about wild orangutans – watch it now only on Netflix. Following the success of Our Planet, also produced … Read more

Silverback receives 7 Wildscreen Panda Award nominations!

We’ve thrilled to share that Silverback has received 7 nominations in the globally acclaimed Wildscreen Panda Awards 2024 for outstanding achievements across five productions. For Silverback Films:   Wild Isles: Ocean for ‘Cinematography’ Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Secret Lives of Orangutans

Meet baby Emen one of the stars of our new documentary film ‘Secret Lives of Orangutans’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Premiering on Netflix 22 August. Filmed over two years, we follow a remarkable group of orangutans in the pristine … Read more

Silverback Films are finalists in the 2024 Jackson Wild Media Awards for ‘Billy & Molly’ and ‘Life on Our Planet’

We’re thrilled to share that Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story and Life on Our Planet have been chosen as finalists for the prestigious Jackson Wild 2024 Media Awards, in three categories. The awards recognise excellence & innovation in … Read more

Announcing our new feature ‘David Attenborough: Ocean’ – coming 2025!

July 2024: Announcing our new feature-length documentary special with Sir David Attenborough about the health of the world’s oceans – coming 2025! Presented and authored by the 98-year-old broadcaster, ‘David Attenborough: Ocean’ will share the story of how we can, … Read more

Our Planet II and Life on Our Planet nominated in 2024 Emmy Awards

Nominations for the 76th Emmy® Awards have just been announced (17 June 2024) and we’re thrilled to share that our series for Netflix have received two nominations: Our Planet II reveals life’s extraordinary journeys in a world that is changing … Read more

Silverback featured by Bristol UNESCO City of Film

We’re proud to be based in Bristol, the global heart of natural history production, and to be featured by Bristol UNESCO City of Film in their latest showcase. What a spectacular display of the incredible diversity of filmmaking and creative … Read more

Studio Silverback works with The Earthshot Prize to takeover iconic Piccadilly Lights

Studio Silverback has worked with The Earthshot Prize to spotlight the inspirational 2023 finalists on the iconic Piccadilly Lights, creating a powerful moment to celebrate solutions for our planet. The finalists were visiting London for London Climate Action Week, connecting … Read more

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research short film for German Year of Science

Studio Silverback have worked with the renowned Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research to produce a short film as part of Germany’s ‘Year of Science, 2024’, dedicated to the theme: Freedom. ‘Unsere Erde, Unsere Freiheit’ (Our Earth, Our Freedom) premiered … Read more

1 year on: behind-the-scenes of Our Planet II

Since it’s release last June (2023), our 4-part series Our Planet II narrated by Sir David Attenborough has topped the Netflix chart in 77 countries, with over 80 million viewing hours in 2023 alone. The show unravels the mystery of … Read more