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Searing documentary on the Jesus Army cult to screen for lawmakers
Posted 26 March 2026: We are excited to report the 2025 documentary INSIDE THE CULT OF THE JESUS ARMY made by Stern & Wild filmmakers Ellena Wood (pictured) and Katie Buchanan will be screened in Parliament this spring as part of a campaign to extend the law on coercive control.
Alex Thomas to revisit the story of Damilola Taylor through the eyes of those who knew him for new BBC documentary
Posted 25 March 2026: Alex Thomas has been announced as Director of a landmark documentary series for BBC One and iPlayer exploring the final 24 hours of murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor and the lasting impact his death has had on those who knew him, including childhood friend and Star Wars actor John Boyega (pictured).
Big night for Stern & Wild filmmakers at the RTS Programme Awards 2026
Posted 25 March 2026: We are thrilled to announce that three projects from our super talented filmmakers scored big at last night’s RTS Programme Awards with wins in the Arts, Documentary Series and History categories. Shout out to Jenny Ash, Karen Kelly, Alex Thomas (pictured) and Toby Trackman.
Stern & Wild filmmakers net nine nominations for this year’s BAFTA TV and TV Craft Awards
Posted 24 March 2026: We are delighted to report that projects from Stern & Wild filmmakers have received four nominations for this year’s BAFTA Television Awards and five nominations for the BAFTA Television Craft Awards. Congratulations to Sally Brindle, Duncan Coates, Stephen Franklin, John Hodgson, Kira Phillips, Benedict Sanderson, Alex Thomas and Toby Trackman.
Second branded award nomination for Marcus Liversedge's documentary special for The LEGO Group and Formula 1
Posted 17 March 2026: Fantastic news for Stern & Wild filmmaker Marcus Liversedge whose joyous documentary special BRICKS ON TRACK: BUILDING THE LEGO F1 DRIVERS’ PARADE has been shortlisted for the Branded Programme prize at the 2026 Brand Film Awards.
Four projects from Stern & Wild filmmakers in the running for this year’s RTS Programme Awards
Posted 12 March 2026: We are thrilled to report that four projects from Stern & Wild filmmakers have been shortlisted for the 2026 RTS Programme Awards. Congratulations to Jenny Ash, John Hodgson, Alex Thomas and Toby Trackman.
Latest film from new Stern & Wild client set for Copenhagen festival debut
Posted 11 March 2026: Exciting news for new Stern & Wild filmmaker Dan Vernon (pictured) whose latest feature documentary THE SALISBURY POISONINGS: A SPY NEXT DOOR is set to premiere at CPH:DOX later this week.
Duncan Coates’ London bombings documentary in the running for prestigious editing award
Posted 11 March 2026: Shout out to Stern & Wild filmmaker Duncan Coates (pictured) whose heart-racing docuseries ATTACK ON LONDON: HUNTING THE 7/7 BOMBERS has been shortlisted for this year’s BFE Cut Above Awards.
Ian McKellen is “magnificent” in James Kent’s brilliant Lowry documentary
Posted 7 March 2026: Many congratulations to Stern & Wild filmmaker James Kent on a fantastic set of reviews for his wonderful Arena documentary LS LOWRY: THE UNHEARD TAPES which premiered on BBC Two last week.
Three projects from Stern & Wild clients in the running for this year’s True Crime Awards
Posted 5 March 2026: We are delighted to announce that three projects from Stern & Wild filmmakers have been shortlisted for the 2026 True Crime Awards. Congratulations to Sam Miller, Duncan Coates and Alex Thomas.
Stern & Wild client to helm new C4 competition show for food brand superfans
Posted 5 March 2026: We are thrilled to report Stern & Wild filmmaker Marcus Liversedge (pictured) is Series Director on NEXT ON THE MENU, a newly announced culinary competition show for Channel 4 which offers superfans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new menu item for some of the world’s biggest high-street food brands.
Stern & Wild filmmaker is one of the creatives behind topical new BBC series exploring how AI technology is reshaping people’s lives for better or worse
Posted 23 February 2026: Shout out to Stern & Wild client Mark Bates (pictured), one of the filmmakers behind a fascinating new documentary series investigating some of the most extraordinary human stories emerging from the world of artificial intelligence which launches on BBC Two tonight.
Sebastian Smith’s true-crime docuseries on the search for escaped prisoner and notorious US double murderer Sarah Pender is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+
Posted 20 February 2026: The three-part docuseries GIRL ON THE RUN: THE HUNT FOR AMERICA’S MOST WANTED WOMAN directed by Stern & Wild filmmaker Sebastian Smith premiered on Hulu and Disney+ last night.
Hannah Berryman's SPACEWOMAN set for March landing in US cinemas
Posted 20 February 2026: Stern & Wild filmmaker Hannah Berryman's (pictured) fantastic feature documentary about the first woman to pilot and command a NASA spacecraft is set for a theatrical release in the USA next month.
Marcus Liversedge's documentary special for The LEGO Group and Formula 1 in the running for leading UK advertising award
Posted 11 February 2026: Thrilling news for Stern & Wild filmmaker Marcus Liversedge whose brilliant TV documentary special BRICKS ON TRACK: BUILDING THE LEGO F1 DRIVERS’ PARADE has been shortlisted for the top Branded Entertainment prize at the upcoming British Arrows.
Nicolas Brown’s royal documentary is riding high in Amazon’s charts
Posted 9 February 2026: Huge congratulations to Stern & Wild filmmaker Nicolas Brown whose landmark film on King Charles’ environmental philosophy is currently the #3 documentary on Amazon Prime Video.
Stern & Wild clients scoop top two Broadcast doc series prizes
Posted 5 February 2026: Huge shout out to Alex Thomas (pictured), whose extraordinary three-part series BIBAA & NICOLE: MURDER IN THE PARK was awarded the Best Documentary Series prize at last night’s Broadcast Awards. And a second shout out to Stuart Bernard, whose rebooted series LIFE ON DEATH ROW received the Highly Commended accolade in the same category.
Realscreen win for fun culinary heritage series led by Stern & Wild duo
Posted 4 February 2026: Congratulations to Stern & Wild filmmakers Robin O’Sullivan and Leo McCrea and the whole team behind the brilliant series NO TASTE LIKE HOME WITH ANTONI POROWSKI on winning a 2026 Realscreen Award (Lifestyle – Food category) at last night’s awards ceremony in Miami.
New doc from Stern & Wild client looks behind the glitz and glamour of modern-day Las Vegas
Posted 3 February 2026: Congratulations to Stern & Wild filmmaker Adnan Ahmed whose fascinating new two-part series exploring the reality of life in a rebranded Las Vegas launches on BBC Three tonight.
Stern & Wild filmmaker’s documentary makes royal history
Posted 29 January 2026: Nicolas Brown’s landmark documentary for Amazon showcasing the King's environmental philosophy made history last night as the first ever film to premiere in a royal residence.