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The series has been honoured with two nominations at the highly respected Wildscreen Panda Awards, including Best Series and Best On-Screen Talent, recognising its compelling storytelling, stunning visuals, and the charismatic presence that brings the penguin world vividly to life.
In addition, Secrets of the Penguins has garnered two nominations at the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam, where it is recognised in both the Cinematography and Children’s categories - an acknowledgment of the series' breathtaking imagery and its wide appeal to younger audiences.
Further adding to its growing list of accolades, the series has been officially selected for the Innsbruck Nature Film Festival, highlighting its global impact and resonance with audiences and critics alike.
Produced by Talesmith in association with Lightstorm Earth for National Geographic.
Secrets of the Penguins is an immersive, beautifully crafted series that explores the intimate and often surprising lives of penguin species around the world, combining state-of-the-art filming techniques with compelling narratives to bring these charismatic creatures into viewers’ homes.
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ABOUT THE WILDSCREEN PANDA AWARDS
The globally acclaimed Panda Awards, the ‘Green Oscars’ of the international wildlife film and TV industry, have sat at the heart of the Wildscreen Festival since 1982. They celebrate the very best in the natural world storytelling craft, and remain the highest honour in the industry. The competition saw 682 entries, from 46 countries across the 17 categories, with 48% of entries featuring talent from underrepresented backgrounds spanning, identify as BIPOC, female, part of the LGBTQ+ community or living with a disability. The nomination jury was representative of industry experts from 20 countries, with over 60% from underrepresented backgrounds.The full list of nominees can be found here. The winners of each category along with the highly coveted Golden Panda for the best overall production, also sponsored by Warner Chappell Production Music, will be announced on 22 October at Wildscreen Panda Awards Ceremony which returns to the Bristol Harbour Hotel. Tickets for the ceremony are now on sale and available here.
ABOUT THE WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM
WFFR is the leading wildlife and environmental film festival in the Netherlands. With a strong focus on conservation, education, and audience engagement, WFFR showcases the best in nature documentaries from around the world, while actively promoting films that appeal to both general and younger audiences. Click for more information.
ABOUT INNSBRUCK NATURE FILM FESTIVAL
INFF is based in Austria, is an international platform dedicated to films that explore the relationship between humans, nature, and the environment. The festival brings together filmmakers, scientists, and environmentalists to promote dialogue and awareness through visual storytelling, making it a key destination for impactful nature films.
