June 20th 2017. The BBC announced today that, following a competitive pitch process, Wingspan is one of three companies selected to make bundles of films for the next two series of Horizon. Tom McDonald, Head of Commissioning, Natural History and Specialist Factual at the BBC said “BBC Studios, Wingspan Productions and Windfall Films are three of the best Science suppliers currently operating in the UK. Their ideas are original, exciting and bold.”

Wingspan’s project for BBC and BFI takes shape at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2017 

Olomouc in the Czech Republic is home to Europe’s oldest, most prestigious Science Film Festival

We're deeply saddened that our friend and colleague, Hans Rosling, has died.

The original Listen to Britain was aimed at boosting morale during WWII and galvanising global support for the UK.  Directed and edited by Humphrey Jennings and Stuart McAllister it pioneered a new form of documentary filmmaking, engaging audiences in a way never seen before.

‘Marmalade, socks and One Direction’ clip triumphs at WCSFP 

Archie Baron has been re-elected for a second term to PACT Council.

Computer Says Show is nominated for Best Original Programme at the Broadcast Awards 2017

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/broadcast-awards-shortlist-2017-revealed/5111598.article

In his 7th collaboration with Wingspan Productions, Andy Acourt's illustrative motion graphics are used throughout the documentary to help explain and show the process of whether or not computers can write a musical.

HOW TO BE BOHEMIAN:: “This wonderfully snarky and intelligent series” (Sunday Times) gets another airing…. 09 November at 23.00 on BBC4

for West End Wilma Awards

...in the Science and Technology category