PRODUCTION SILVERBACK
Heading up the post-production efforts for incredible BBC wildlife documentary Silverback , Stuart Chambers and his team embarked on a mission that went beyond conventional narratives
B BC Two heavyweight Silverback stands apart from conventional wildlife docs, venturing beyond the typical narratives and delving deep into the profound human dimension of conservation. This documentary lays bare the unwavering dedication and impassioned valour of team members who willingly stake their lives to safeguard the legacy of majestic beings. Invited by a team of conservationists at the Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, the film – produced by Off the Fence for the BBC and France Télévisions – follows renowned wildlife cameraman Vianet Djenguet as he embarks on a close documentation of their tireless efforts to protect the eastern lowland gorilla: a critically endangered great ape and the largest primate on Earth. “Anticipating three months’ worth of 8K RED footage shot in four languages, all within a jungle prone to visual
uniformity, necessitated a strict clip- naming protocol which the filming team remarkably maintained, even in exceptionally challenging shooting conditions,” explains Stuart Chambers, the head of post-production for the 90-minute documentary. “As a BBC production, accuracy and authenticity are always extremely important.” The film understandably contained mainly French-speaking contributors and required the translation of large
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