About Silverlining

"Silverlining have amassed a catalogue of top class factual (from some of the UK’s best producers). Fast, professional and passionate about the shows they sell… Silverlining are among the best in the business."

"It is always a pleasure to run through your catalogue. The range of titles is impressive and well displayed. You work very closely with us and understand our acquisition needs. You understand our workflow and show patience when necessary. Screener links, rough cuts, additional info – it just takes an email and there it is."

"Silverlining have always been a great source of blue chip factual content for SBS and their keen eye for quality and the calibre of producers they work with invokes confidence in us that we are getting world class content. Plus they are all fabulous women."

"The team at Silverlining are incredibly hardworking and enjoyable to work with. They communicate with you as a partner to help create a package that maximizes the potential for each title."

"Silverlining really "get" our programmes and offer strong commercial and editorial support - their international contacts are outstanding."

"Silverlining are a great team to work with, bringing a knowledge and understanding of the international marketplace that’s second to none. They’ve consistently secured valuable pre-sales and distribution sales across a variety of our projects raising both the value and profile of the shows."

"Bethan is a class act on the co-production scene. She has a huge reputation as an international deal-maker. She brings to the table all the broadcasters, producers and distributors you need to be talking to. Her infectious enthusiasm and tenacity are legendary - as is her sense of fun. She will always go the extra mile to make a deal happen."

"Nepal Quake: Terror on Everest, was an ambitious doc filmed on four continents and delivered in less than one month. Rapid reaction times were critical and Silverlining are one of the best in the business at speedily connecting us with decision makers in channels around the world, enabling us to get straight into production for Smithsonian."

"Silverlining offers such a well curated group of titles, I know each one will be well worth my time as a buyer. The team itself is very professional and easy to work with."

"Silverlining have looked after our catalogue for seven years. They are honest, work hard for our titles, are a pleasure to deal with. I think they offer the best deal in town. But above all they are wonderful people. If you’re thinking of using them, I’d encourage you to do just that."

"Yeti have worked with Silverlining on a number of projects – from deficit funding right through to international distribution – and have enjoyed every minute. The team are tenacious, focussed, full of energy and always deliver above and beyond expectations. Their market knowledge and connections are second to none and we look forward to closely collaborating on many future projects."

"TVNZ have a trusted and longstanding relationship with Silverlining whose client-led approach consistently provide us with high quality programmes that resonate strongly with our audiences."

"As a buyer you always want to be on top of things. Be informed, not just on what’s out there, but also on what’s coming. Silverlining exactly does that. And once we find something we like, it’s a smooth operation to work with them!"

"Working with Silverlining is a pleasure. Bethan and Sam are reliable, efficient and, importantly, good at capturing and communicating what lies at heart in a piece of content, even if it is a pre-sale at an early stage."

"I turned to Bethan and Silverlining when we needed some help with co-funding for The Burrowers for BBC2. This was always going to be tricky to find a partner to fund domestic natural history, but Bethan thought laterally and found us a great partner in S4C."

"Silverlining is a company of several very tenacious octopi. They have tentacles that seem to stretch everywhere and they don't let go until they have ensnared everything that moves!"

"It's a joy to work with Silverlining because every sale is discussed before it's confirmed and it feels like a genuine partnership."

"Working with Bethan, Sam and their team has been a refreshing experience. They are seasoned, smart, well connected and intelligent operators, combining strong editorial instinct with commercial acumen and ability as well as brilliant global connections. In the crowded and confusing world of distribution they stand out as amongst the very best."

"We have had a very positive experience with Silverlining on The Disappearance of MH37, where we needed to act quickly for different slots. It was great to see how reliable Silverlining was in delivering materials throughout the weekend."