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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
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
Our landmark BBC series Wild Isles is coming to the big screen at London’s iconic Barbican at 7pm on Saturday 18 Jan, for an unforgettable concert with live orchestral music from the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted and presented by series’ … Read more
Our Nat Geo documentary special, Billy & Molly: An Otter Love story, is now available to watch in the UK on Disney+ and to celebrate it’s release the film’s stars have been sharing more about the heart-warming story. Produced by … Read more
We’re thrilled to share that ‘Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story’ will be available for UK viewers to watch later this month. Our critically-acclaimed film will be streaming on Disney+ from November 14, and air at 8pm on November … Read more
We’re honoured that Silverback Films has topped the 2024 Wildscreen Panda Awards – the most prestigious event in the wildlife film and TV industry – which took place in Bristol last week (October 17th). We took home 4 awards, with … Read more