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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
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
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
Wild Isles: Our Precious Isles has been viewed over 10.7 million times in the first 30 days since it’s premiere on BBC One and iPlayer on 12 March. Our 5-part series aims to do for the wildlife of Britain and … Read more
We’re thrilled to have won the prestigious MIP SDG Award for our commitment to climate action and the environment. Silverback Films and Studio Silverback have been recognised for our work and support of the UN goals directed at ‘climate action’ … Read more
Wild Isles Episode Five: Ocean premieres at 7pm on Sunday 9th April on BBC One and iPlayer. In the fifth and final episode of Wild Isles, Sir David Attenborough introduces us to the colourful underwater world of Britain and Ireland’s … Read more
Wild Isles Episode Four: Freshwater premieres at 7pm on Sunday 2nd April on BBC One and iPlayer. Freshwater is the lifeblood of our wild isles. From highland burns in the Scottish Cairngorms to vast mudflats in Norfolk, Sir David Attenborough … Read more
Wild Isles Episode Three: Grassland premieres at 7pm on Sunday 26th March on BBC One and iPlayer. Our grasslands are some of Britain and Ireland’s most beautiful places. From the coastal flower meadows in the Scottish Outer Hebrides to the … Read more
Wild Isles Episode Two: Woodlands premieres at 7pm on Sunday 19th March on BBC One and iPlayer. The woodlands of the British Isles are magical and mystical places, but as one of the least-forested countries in Europe, they are also … Read more
Millions of people from all walks of life are discovering the wonder and fragility of British nature through Wild Isles. Now, three of the UK’s largest conservation charities (WWF, RSPB, & the National Trust) are using their collective voice to … Read more
We’re thrilled to share that Wild Isles was the most-watched show on television yesterday (12th March), with over 5.74 million people tuning in as the series aired on BBC One. #WildIsles was also trending on social media during the evening, … Read more
Wild Isles Episode One: Our Precious Isles premieres at 7pm on Sunday 12th March on BBC One and iPlayer. Sir David Attenborough celebrates the rich variety of wildlife that exists in the British Isles and explains why our small and … Read more
This Friday (2 Dec) sees the second annual Earthshot Prize Award Ceremony taking place in Boston to announce the five winning solutions. The ceremony will feature Sir David Attenborough, alongside a line-up of high-profile presenters and star-studded performances – with … Read more
The Earthshot Prize is the most prestigious global environment prize in history, designed to incentivise change and help repair our planet over the next decade. On 4 Nov, HRH Prince William and The Earthshot Prize unveiled this year’s incredible cohort … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce our two new natural history series for Netflix, as part of their expanding natural history slate. Our Planet II is our new 4-part series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, unravelling the mystery of how and … Read more