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.
Noel ClarkeI couldn't tell you the ratio, but probably for every job you see me do, there would be 20 rejections.
Noel ClarkeGenerally, 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.
Noel ClarkeI 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?
Noel ClarkeI would say to any young black , if you get a job and you're asked to work 100%, then you work 125% and don't complain about it. The moment you complain about it, then you don't really want to work. Always do more than you're asked to do and you'll get far in life - and that applies to all youth.
Noel Clarke