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United Kingdom Alastair Fothergill is a celebrated producer and director of nature documentaries, known for his impactful work on landmark series including "Planet Earth" and "The Blue Planet."
Alastair Fothergill signed a multi-picture deal with Disneynature in 2008. This partnership involved him dedicating six months each year to developing feature documentaries as an independent producer, leading to films like "African Cats," "Chimpanzee," "Bears," "Penguins," "Dolphin Reef," and "Polar Bear." This collaboration allowed Disneynature to produce high-quality nature films under his guidance.
In 2012, Alastair Fothergill co-founded Silverback Films with Keith Scholey. As an Executive Director, he has led the production of landmark natural history series for various clients including Netflix and the BBC, such as "Our Planet," "Our Planet 2," "Life On Our Planet," "The Mating Game," and "Wild Isles." Silverback Films has become one of the world's leading natural history production companies.
Fothergill joined the BBC Natural History Unit in 1983 and became its Head from 1992 to 1998. During his tenure, he produced David Attenborough's "Life in the Freezer." He also served as series producer for acclaimed BBC series like "The Blue Planet" and "Planet Earth." This long-standing relationship has been fundamental to his career and the evolution of nature documentaries.
BBC Worldwide announced Germany's NDR Naturfilm as co-producers of "The Hunt," a major new natural history series from Alastair Fothergill. This international collaboration demonstrated his ability to work with global partners on ambitious documentary projects.
Alastair David William Fothergill was born in London on April 10, 1960. He attended Orley Farm School and Harrow School before studying zoology at St Cuthbert’s Society, Durham University. During his time as a student, he produced his first film, “On the Okavango,” which laid the foundation for his distinguished career in natural history filmmaking. His early educational background in zoology provided him with a deep understanding of the natural world, which became central to his professional pursuits.
Fothergill joined the BBC Natural History Unit in 1983. In this role, he worked on notable programs such as “The Really Wild Show,” “Wildlife on One,” and David Attenborough’s “The Trials of Life.” His commitment to the genre led to his appointment as the Head of the BBC Natural History Unit in 1992, a position he held until June 1998. During his leadership, he produced Attenborough’s critically acclaimed series “Life in the Freezer.” He received the Royal Geographical Society’s Cherry Kearton Medal and Award in 1996 for his contributions to the field.
In 2012, Alastair Fothergill co-founded Silverback Films with Keith Scholey, further solidifying his position as a prominent figure in natural history production. Silverback Films has since created major series for various clients, including “Our Planet” and “Life on Our Planet” for Netflix, and “The Mating Game” and “Wild Isles” for the BBC. His work continues to bring global attention to environmental issues and the wonders of the natural world, earning him numerous accolades, including being appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to film. He is married to Melinda Fothergill and has two sons, Hamish and William.
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