We create exceptional wildlife films for both television and cinema.
Our passion is helping people to celebrate the natural world whilst also understanding the urgent situation it now faces. By combining powerful storytelling with world-class cinematography, we tell stories that not only inspire...they challenge.
Creating content that makes a difference is at the heart of everything we do here at Silverback.
A Gorilla Story
The Dinosaurs
Secrets of the Bees
Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles
Parenthood
Ocean with David Attenborough
Latest News
Silverback Films’ A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough has been featured by BAFTA Albert as a sustainability case study, recognising the production’s collaborative approach to filmmaking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Produced over several years, our team worked closely with local filmmakers and communities throughout production, supporting in-country training and skills development as part of the filmmaking process. The case study highlights how the production team approached filming within one of the world’s most … Read more
Few people have shaped humanity’s relationship with the natural world more profoundly than Sir David Attenborough. For decades, his storytelling has brought audiences closer to the beauty, wonder and fragility of life on Earth – inspiring generations to look closer, care more deeply, and never lose their sense of wonder. “David has an extraordinary ability to make you feel the wonder of the natural world as if you’re seeing it for the first time. Even … Read more
One year after its release, Ocean with David Attenborough shows the power of storytelling to reach global audiences and support real-world change for the ocean. Our film set out to tell the urgent story of a changing ocean – combining cinematic storytelling with scientific insight and a clear message of hope and recovery. A new 2025 Ocean Film Impact Report, from Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios, reveals how the film has travelled far beyond … Read more
We celebrated a night of success at the RTS West of England Awards last night (Sunday 26 April), taking home three prestigious honours across craft and on-screen talent categories. Our landmark feature documentary Ocean with David Attenborough (co-produced by Open Planet Studios) led the wins, securing the Cinematography award for Doug Anderson and Toby Strong on behalf of the whole team for the film’s groundbreaking visuals. The film also won Composer, awarded to Oscar-winning musician Stephen Price for … Read more