Films by Alan Fentiman
Exploring My Filmmaking Archive: Ovoline Lubricants and the Changing Gateshead Riverside
The preservation of my filmmaking archive is one of the reasons I keep returning to older footage. Shots I captured…
Read MoreUnveiling Hidden Voices: Trailer Released for Napola Schools Documentary
Unveiling the trailer for my Napola schools documentary marks a significant milestone in my journey as a documentary filmmaker passionate…
Read MoreLocal Landscape Filmmaking: Saltwell Park in Sunshine | Gateshead’s Historic Boating Lake and Landscape
Today I spent a beautiful afternoon filming in Saltwell Park, one of Gateshead’s most cherished green spaces. Walking in the…
Read MoreArtist documentary film: Most Creative Station
This artist documentary film explores how Middlesbrough Railway Station has been transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity through a…
Read MoreMuseum Documentary Film: The Making of The Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland
This Museum documentary film follows the creation of The Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland. The project is part of The…
Read MoreCommunity Documentary Film: Peterlee 75
Celebrating 75 years of the town of Peterlee in County Durham, this community documentary film captures the spirit, stories, and creativity of…
Read MoreAcademic Filmmaking: Women In Parenthesis
Academic filmmaking is about more than simply documenting research—it’s about visualising complex ideas, making them accessible, and revealing the human…
Read MoreFilming The River Tyne: Creative Shot of Baltic and Millenium Bridge from the Quayside, Newcastle
There’s something about standing on the Newcastle Quayside when I am filming The River Tyne, camera in hand, with the…
Read MoreArtist Documentary Film | Peace Doves Installation at Durham Cathedral
This artist documentary film captures the emotional journey of a community-led art installation at Durham Cathedral — a canopy of 15,000 paper doves,…
Read MoreAcademic Film Production: A Creative look at Classics in the North East
This academic film production was shot during over three days in the February of 2024. In an old gallery in…
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