How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
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"Without Sir David, the wildlife film industry in Bristol would be a shadow of what it is."
— Keith Scholey , Executive
"Bristol is seen as the kind of 'Green Hollywood'."
— Lucie Muir , Executive
Key People
Keith Scholey is a director and co-founder of Silverback Films, known for producing landmark natural history television.
Lucie Muir is the CEO of the Wildscreen Awards and Festival, which highlights wildlife filmmaking.
Sir David Attenborough is a veteran wildlife broadcaster known for his landmark documentary series.
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