Eric Fellner

For us in England, the relative value of the pound against the dollar, that has a huge impact on how easy it is to get our films made in the U.K. ”

There's so much competition for leisure time, more than ever. ”

Billy Elliot' embodies the idea that anyone can achieve anything regardless of their socio-economic background. ”

If there's a British film in the marketplace that is successful on a worldwide basis - whether it's 'A Room with a View,' 'Four Weddings' or 'The Full Monty' - money follows, and everyone tries to emulate that success. ”

The more you keep costs down, the more freedom you have creatively. ”

I'm a blind optimist when going into things. ”

Do we have good writers, producers and actors in the U.K.? Yes we do. ”

Apart from 'Stoned,' I can't think of a film that's made me think, 'Blimey, that should have been at Cannes.' ”

Film is not a national business. It's international. And its centre will always be Hollywood. ”

I think Cannes is usually pretty fair in choosing what will play well to the home festival crowd. ”