Doorways
Created by filmmakers from Beacon Films.
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Dates
Until 26 April 2026 (historic event)
About
Imagine you open a mysterious door and a breeze blows through your hair. These are the winds of time, hidden behind doorways just waiting to be discovered.
This film has been created by a group of filmmakers from Beacon Films in response to the Great North Museum: Hancock and its collections.
Beacon Films is a production company based in the North East of England, which supports the talents and creativity of d/Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent filmmakers.
Filmmakers
Manhaz Allen
Alistaire Wu
Will Hope
Isaac Smith
Juliet Fraser
Michelle Borwell
Sophie Emmerson
Katelyn McKie
This film installation comes from a two-year collaboration called So What Heritage between Beacon Films and Great North Museum, Hancock, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
