OBITUARY: ALAN FOUNTAIN

Obituary

EAVE mourns the loss of our beloved President, Alan Fountain.  

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that EAVE, on the opening day of this year's Producers Workshop, received the very sad news that our friend and mentor, Alan Fountain, passed away earlier that morning.

The EAVE community would like to express to family our love and admiration for their husband, father, and gradfather; we send our warmest condolesences to them.

Alan Fountain initially joined us in 2000, since then actively serving in several positions from Head of Studies to President. He worked with over 1000 participants – from every corner of Europe as well as many from the rest of the world – doubtlessly changing their careers and affecting their professional lives profoundly.

Alan was one of the most influential figures in the media world; during his professional career he worked in the UK with Middlesex University, Mondial Television & Mondial Online, Sheffield Hallam University, Channel 4 Television and the Sheffield International Documentary Film Festival. 

Alan is the author of various articles on film and media related issues, on the future of Public Service Television and, as co-editor, ‘The Alternative Media Handbook’, (Routledge 2008).   

His rich and varied career was dedicated to supporting independent voices from different regions of the world, empowering and encouraging producers, directors and writers to tell stories that not only affect audiences but create positive change. 

A unique professional, a wonderful listener and a lovely companion, Alan contributed greatly to EAVE's growth, strength and excellence in the last 16 years.   

More importantly, Alan managed to bring out the best in every individual on the EAVE team and he did it with grace and great kindness. 

Alan, we will miss you. 

Page published 4 March 2016.