Internship Inspiration: opening up collections through film
Adam Fay (filmmaker, Beacon Films) and Leann Hay (Communications Officer, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums).
November 2024
Beacon Films CIC is a production and training company of disabled, autistic, and neurodivergent filmmakers, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. They create and exhibit award-winning films to global audiences and challenge misconceptions of disability through our talent and creativity.
Adam Fay, a talented filmmaker with Beacon Films CIC recently completed an internship at the Great North Museum: Hancock. During his internship, Adam created three new films that delve into the history of some of the Museum’s most fascinating galleries and artefacts.
We interviewed Adam to find out more about his experience:
Q. With such a large and varied collection of artefacts in the Museum, how did you choose the subjects of your films?
A. The story of the Dodo instantly sparked my interest. As soon as I heard the story of how it entered the public conscious through the book Alice in Wonderland I knew I had found my story.
Q. Which of the three films was your favourite to produce and why?
A. While I enjoyed producing all of the films, the Egyptian film has to be my absolute favourite. As a child I was fascinated by ancient Egypt, and remember visiting the Egypt gallery at the museum with school. I wanted to share the experience with others.
Q. What skills or knowledge did you learn while making the films?
A. I learned a lot about communication, editing and research and development. The placement also helped with my overall confidence.
Q. Would you recommend this internship to others?
A. Of course! It was a wonderful experience and I’m proud of the films.
Check out Adam’s films:
