Architecture

Architecture Films by Alan Fentiman. I have worked with architects, engineers, builders, craftspeople and restorers to make films about buildings and heritage.

Artist Documentary Film | Peace Doves Installation at Durham Cathedral

By Alan Fentiman | September 26, 2024

This artist documentary film captures the emotional journey of a community-led art installation at Durham Cathedral — a canopy of 15,000 paper doves,…

Heritage Project Filmmaker: The Inspiring Story of The Making of The Spanish Gallery in Bishop Auckland

By Alan Fentiman | January 18, 2023

As a heritage project filmmaker, I am always looking for the human story at the heart of historical spaces. For…

Felton Park Greenhouse

By Alan Fentiman | March 17, 2016

Felton Park Greenhouse is a Grade II* greenhouse and potting shed The Greenhouse is set within the 1774 stove-walled garden…

Filming Artist Installations: Capturing Ed Carter’s FL10s – False Lights Seaham in North East England

By Alan Fentiman | July 29, 2015

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working on a new video montage, filming artist installations in North East England,…

The Order of Things: A short Artist Documentary about Karin Kihlberg and Reuben Henry’s Great North Run Commission

By Alan Fentiman | September 13, 2012

It’s been an inspiring few months working on my latest artist documentary, Karin Kihlberg and Reuben Henry: The Order of Things, which…

Artist Video Production~Flow Public Opening

By Alan Fentiman | April 5, 2012

On Sunday 25th March 2012, the River Tyne hosted the striking public launch of ~Flow, a floating tidal-powered artwork created by…

Documentary Videographer: “Floral Derrangement” by Scanner

By Alan Fentiman | November 11, 2011

As a documentary videographer, I’m always on the lookout for projects that push creative boundaries and reshape how we experience…

Springkell Web Video

By Alan Fentiman | November 7, 2011

Springkell is a beautiful Paladian Mansion built from 1734. I was lucky enough to film this in September on the…