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The reality negates the 'validity' of D.Hughs smug comment above.
The actor Robert Carlyle has made an announcement over at the 'Wired' website concerning the British Film Industry and why he has become tired of having to work in the UK in such circumstances.
His two films 'Summer' and 'I Know You Know'
did not get either proper publicity or distribution despite his claims that they are the best performances he has yet given (seen by twenty people...)
Film funding in the UK heavily subsidises the exhibition of both European art house cinema and USA cinema - not British cinema - while the rate of commissioned British scripts to production is at an extremely low percentage.
There is little use in making a film if it does not get seen.
The issue isnt from disgruntled film-makers who did not get financed. Every film company knows the score.
The issue is not 'marketing funds' or 'having a nibble at the trough' - the issue is that there is no protection for British Film - as given by other European States which protect their film industry. This means that British Films are regularly excluded from exhibition in British multiplexes.
The issue is that the 'film industry' is currently being mis-managed by those who should be changing this situation and protecting its interests i.e. the UKFC.
For those seeking the truth and details about the UKFC's mis-management, and the reasons for it, take a look at the articles printed at:
www.pleasedsheep.com
under 'Political Blogs'