“Generally, an indie film in the U.K. is put together much like in the states. We got a tax credit. You sell the domestic rights, which can be quite low, but it's enough to push you over the line. And you get a tax credit on top of that, and then you cobble it together with private equity or gap financing and things like that.” StatesEnoughTogetherFilmLinesRightsTaxesLowsSellsCreditGapsEquityFinancingPrivate EquityIndie Films Author:Noel Clarke
“I couldn't tell you the ratio, but probably for every job you see me do, there would be 20 rejections.” Would BeJobsRejectionRatios Author:Noel Clarke
“I was so used to going out and winning state championships and playing in the postseason.” StatesUsedWinningGoing OutChampionshipPostseason Author:LeBron James
“I think it's important that we have a new batch of British film-makers that aren't doing the same old stuff. And that includes me.” ThinkingImportantFilmStuffBritishMakersOld StuffBritish Film Author:Noel Clarke
“People can criticise me all day long. It just washes off me. You might as well be talking to a wall.” PeopleWellsLongMightTalkingWallCriticise Author:Noel Clarke
“I think the British industry is set up to support British film, if we make films that enable them to support it. If you don't make a commercial film, distributors can't get behind it. If they don't get behind it, the film doesn't do well.” IfsThinkingWellsFilmBehindsSupportIndustryBritishDistributorsBritish Film Author:Noel Clarke
“I think most people, no matter their status now, have big screen TVs, because they're the standard TVs now. And so why would you go to the cinema?” PeopleThinkingMatterBigsTvsStandardsScreensCinemaBig Screen Author:Noel Clarke
“I don't think anyone expected me to get the BAFTA. The bookies didn't have me down. It's definitely made a huge difference in my career, but I don't dwell on it.” ThinkingMadeDifferencesCareersHugeExpected Author:Noel Clarke