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It was an extraordinary night for Silverback Films at the 2026 Wildscreen Panda Awards, with three of our productions winning Panda Awards, including the coveted Golden Panda, and our co-founder Keith Scholey honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Sir David Attenborough shared a special video message at the ceremony, paying a heartfelt tribute to Keith, … Read more
Wildscreen Festival is the biggest global gathering of natural world storytellers – the annual festival is taking place 14-18 October. The celebration, which takes place in Bristol and online, unites filmmakers, storytellers, and conservationists to champion the protection of our … Read more
On 26 September our Silverback Films internal Pride Committee hosted the first queer focused industry party in Bristol ‘Pride 365’. Over 150 people from across the industry came together to celebrate and raise money for Pride without Borders – a … Read more
Today (25 Sept) Silverback Films hosted a showcase for women, transgender, and non-binary freelance camera operators, working within the natural history film & TV industry. It was an afternoon celebrating diverse filmmaking talent, and opportunity for our Senior Producers, Producers, … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our inaugural staff short film competition, shooting director Joe Fereday, and his film ‘Rodent’. In 2021 we created an ongoing initiative to give our staff (outside of Producers or Series Producers) the chance … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It was an extraordinary night for Silverback Films at the 2026 Wildscreen Panda Awards, with three of our productions winning Panda Awards, including the coveted Golden Panda, and our co-founder Keith Scholey honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Sir David … Read more
Silverback Films celebrated two wins at the 2026 Venice TV Awards, with Ocean with David Attenborough recognised for Cinematography and Parenthood winning the Technology & Innovation Award. Ocean with David Attenborough, our feature documentary produced with Open Planet Studios for … Read more
Our new feature documentary Dolphins: My Close Encounters celebrated its World Premiere at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival last night, with marine biologist Angela Ziltener, Producer and Director Barny Revill and Executive Producer Keith Scholey in Zurich to mark the … 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