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Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

Billy and Molly visit on the shore. Credit: National Geographic / Charlie Hamilton James Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story premieres May 6 on National Geographic and is available to stream on May 7 on Disney+/Hulu (US release dates only). From National Geographic and Silverback Films, “Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story” is ... Read more
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Life on Our Planet

Life on Our Planet is our ground-breaking new 8-part series created by Silverback Films in association with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television – premiering on Netflix 25 October. Narrated by Academy Award®-winner Morgan Freeman, it’s the story of life’s epic battle to conquer and survive on planet Earth. Today there are 20 million species on our ... Read more
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The Earthshot Prize 2023

Studio Silverback are producing The Earthshot Prize 2023 for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, the ambitious global initiative to protect and restore our planet. Silverback has previously produced the landmark five-part BBC and Discovery+ television series in 2021 (‘The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet) as well as the five-part video series showcasing competition finalists in 2022. This is ... Read more
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Hamza: Strictly Birds of Prey

In this special film for BBC One and iPlayer from Silverback Films, wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin is on a journey to film his favourite birds of prey in the British Isles. The film airs at 7pm on Sunday 24 September. Birds of prey and wildlife have always been Hamza’s passion but during filming for BBC ... Read more
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Our Planet II

Our Planet II is a new 4-part Netflix series from Silverback Films (released 14 June 2023) – narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the series will unravel the mystery of how and why animals migrate. At any given moment on planet Earth, billions of animals are on the move, through spectacular and innovative cinematography we reveal ... Read more
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Saving Our Wild Isles

Saving Our Wild Isles is a Silverback Films documentary for WWF, the RSPB and the National Trust, landing exclusively on BBC iPlayer on Sunday 9th April (2023) at 8pm. The documentary highlights the people working hard to halt the alarming decline in nature as well as focusing on the wildlife and habitats at risk in ... Read more
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Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

Billy and Molly visit on the shore. Credit: National Geographic / Charlie Hamilton James Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story premieres May 6 on National Geographic and is available to stream on May 7 on Disney+/Hulu (US release dates only). From National Geographic and Silverback Films, “Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story” is … Read more

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Life on Our Planet

Life on Our Planet is our ground-breaking new 8-part series created by Silverback Films in association with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television – premiering on Netflix 25 October. Narrated by Academy Award®-winner Morgan Freeman, it’s the story of life’s epic battle to conquer and survive on planet Earth. Today there are 20 million species on our … Read more

Read More →

The Earthshot Prize 2023

Studio Silverback are producing The Earthshot Prize 2023 for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, the ambitious global initiative to protect and restore our planet. Silverback has previously produced the landmark five-part BBC and Discovery+ television series in 2021 (‘The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet) as well as the five-part video series showcasing competition finalists in 2022. This is … Read more

Read More →

Hamza: Strictly Birds of Prey

In this special film for BBC One and iPlayer from Silverback Films, wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin is on a journey to film his favourite birds of prey in the British Isles. The film airs at 7pm on Sunday 24 September. Birds of prey and wildlife have always been Hamza’s passion but during filming for BBC … Read more

Read More →

Our Planet II

Our Planet II is a new 4-part Netflix series from Silverback Films (released 14 June 2023) – narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the series will unravel the mystery of how and why animals migrate. At any given moment on planet Earth, billions of animals are on the move, through spectacular and innovative cinematography we reveal … Read more

Read More →

Saving Our Wild Isles

Saving Our Wild Isles is a Silverback Films documentary for WWF, the RSPB and the National Trust, landing exclusively on BBC iPlayer on Sunday 9th April (2023) at 8pm. The documentary highlights the people working hard to halt the alarming decline in nature as well as focusing on the wildlife and habitats at risk in … Read more

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Latest News

Announcing Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles for BBC One and iPlayer

24th April 2024

We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new series for BBC One and iPlayer: Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles which follows wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin as he reveals hidden wildlife gems from across the four countries of the UK. With Hamza’s trademark knowledge, warmth and enthusiasm, he’ll share tips and advice, encouraging viewers to connect with nature, wherever they are. Each of the four episodes will follow a seasonal narrative as nature’s calendar unfolds across the year with … Read more

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Join our Life on Our Planet ‘making-of’ screening at Festival of Nature 2024

24th April 2024

We’re delighted to announce Silverback Films is once again part of this year’s Festival of Nature – the UK’s largest celebration of the natural world. Join Life on Our Planet producers Sophie Lanfear and Barny Revill for a special behind-the-scenes talk on how our ground-breaking 8-part Netflix series was made. Today there are 20 million species on our planet, yet what we see is just a snapshot in time. From recreating Earth’s greatest extinction events, to bringing … Read more

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Silverback Films wins 5 awards at RTS West of England 2024

22nd April 2024

Silverback Films joined the Royal Television Society West of England Awards which took place in Bristol last night (Sunday 21 April) – it was a night of celebrations and recognition for the incredible individuals and teams behind our productions. After 11 nominations, we scooped 5 awards with Life On Our Planet and Wild Isles receiving outstanding praise.  Our talented Researcher Ellie Jo Hilton won the ‘Flying Futures award’ recognising exceptional emerging talent in behind-the-camera production. Our … Read more

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Billy & Molly trailer and release date announced

15th April 2024

Watch the official trailer for our new Nat Geo documentary special: Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story. Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story premieres May 6 on National Geographic and is available to stream on May 7 on Disney+/Hulu (US release dates only).   Produced by Silverback Films, and from Director Charlie Hamilton James and Producer Jeff Wilson, comes a timeless love story between a man and an otter set in the remote, … Read more

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