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Daniel has vision, creativity and an excellent eye for talent. Whether inside or outside the studio system he's supported small and big films of independent spirit. Is there another candidate with his level of production and distribution expertise that would want the job? The BFI are unlikely to have the courage to appoint this excellent candidate. It hasn't had a joined up vision accross the organisation in decades and this last year has increased the CEO's challenge in bringing those within the organisation closer together. The competition and division of attitudes on whether the BFI and film should be predominently cultural or commercial limits the future prospects for our industry and audiences.