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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
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet has been released on Netflix. It’s an incredibly powerful and timely film that puts into context the nature and climate crisis and how we might get out of them in a 75 min … Read more
People’s Voice Winner 2021 Video Corporate Social Responsibility (Branded) Video content that promotes a company or organization’s mission to improve civil and social life. We are very proud to announce that our film “Our Planet: Too Big To Fail” … Read more
As announced by DEADLINE today, NETFLIX releases the 1st trailer to our new Feature Documentary: “BREAKING BOUNDARIES: THE SCIENCE OF OUR PLANET“, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, due for release on June 4th. https://deadline.com/video/first-trailer-david-attenboroughs-netflix-climate-change-doc-breaking-boundaries-the-science-of-our-planet-release-date/ “Breaking Boundaries: the Science of … Read more
STUDIO SILVERBACK is very proud to be working with Sir David Attenborough to produce the addresses he will be giving at crucial meetings hosted by the UK this year. Press Release: Sir David Attenborough becomes COP26 People’s Advocate for the … Read more
THE 25th ANNUAL 2021 TV CHOICE AWARDS We are pleased to announce that “A Perfect Planet” has been nominated for BEST FACTUAL SHOW for this years’ TV Choice Awards! A Perfect Planet, BBC1 First round voting is open until midnight on Friday … Read more
Silverback Films extends placement for Leah Hale Leah’s journey towards a creative career took her across Bristol, from Whitchurch, to boomsatsuma’s level 3 TV & Film Production Diploma, based at The Bottle Yard Studios, to be accepted for a … Read more
WINNER: A Perfect Planet Produced by Alastair Fothergill, Huw Cordey, and Howard Swartz by Silverback Films for BBC and Discovery Series – A series is three or more programs of any length made for reaching audiences through theaters, the internet, or television. http://wildlifefilms.org/ … Read more
Silverback has been nominated for three Webby Awards 2021: -Our Planet: Too Big To Fail is a Webby Nominee in Video: Corporate Social Responsibility (Official Listing) –Our Planet: Too Big To Fail is a Webby Nominee in Video: Best Writing (Official Listing) –Sir David Attenborough on Instagram is a Webby Nominee in Social: … Read more
Seat at The Table, YouTube Originals “Seat at the Table” follows YouTube creator and climate advocate Jack Harries, as he highlights the devastating impacts and innovative solutions to climate change. This 12-episode series will feature YouTube creators, communities, campaigners, and innovative … Read more
Today on Earth Day, Silverback is immensely proud to announce that the US President Joe Biden has live-streamed a 10-minute clip from our forthcoming feature documentary Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet to 40 global leaders and a worldwide online audience … Read more
Congratulations to Jonnie Hughes who has been nominated for Outstanding Producer of a Documentary Motion Pictures with the David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet” film at the prestigious PGA Awards. Martin Elsbury has been nominated for his work on … Read more
Silverback Films is launching a new production company to focus solely on films that tackle the world’s pressing environmental challenges. Studio Silverback will tell inspirational and powerful stories from humanity’s most important decade. From global landmark series to feature documentaries and … Read more