Newcastle-based filmmaker producing documentary and promotional films across the UK.

About Me

I’m Alan Fentiman, a filmmaker, videographer, and editor based in Newcastle upon Tyne. I produce thoughtful, visually engaging films for arts organisations, heritage sites, universities, charities, and creative businesses across the North East and the UK.

With over 20 years of experience in video production, I specialise in telling real stories through film—creating documentaries, artist-led commissions, music videos, academic films, promotional films, and social media videos. I work with clients across the arts, heritage, education, and research sectors to deliver high-quality content that connects with audiences.

Documenting the ideas, practices, and people driving art, heritage, research, and creative change.

My approach is agile and unobtrusive. I collaborate closely with clients to create cinematic, emotionally resonant films that communicate ideas clearly—whether they’re shown on screen, online, or in gallery and exhibition spaces.

I’ve worked with a wide range of clients including the BBC, Channel 4, Discovery Channel, Adobe, The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, The Sage Gateshead, Durham Cathedral, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, The Hatton Gallery, The Bowes Museum, The Auckland Project, Maltings Visual Arts, Forma Arts, Vane GalleryNorthern Print.The National Trust, Historic England, Natural England, Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and Forestry England.

My academic collaborations have included work with Durham University, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, University of Sunderland, University College London (UCL), and Cambridge University, helping researchers communicate complex ideas through accessible, story-driven visual media.

What I Do

FILMMAKING

I film, edit and produce documentaries, short films, promos & music videos for broadcast, cinema and the web.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT

I help creatives, arts organisations and businesses create beautiful and engaging video for social media and the web.

FREELANCE EDITING & ANIMATION

I am available to assist production companies and agencies with advanced Adobe Premiere and After Effects skills.

EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS

I work with schools, colleges, universities, charities and businesses to help them create their own films and videos.