This idea of the digital native in the bedroom taking down a fascist regime and building a billion-dollar company is a very attractive image, but actually, if you look at the research, young people are on the lowest rung of digital opportunity.
From Beeban Kidron
For me, trying to articulate the world to help people see it in a way they haven't seen it before is hugely important. Sometimes, you have to take something that is completely inexplicable and say, 'Look, here is the beating heart of something you must understand.'
I think I've been very, very lucky in my life, and I do believe in public service.
Life is really hard for some people.
Make films whenever and however you can - don't take no for an answer.
In the U.S., it would be so much better if the studios made many more smaller films for niche markets rather than a few tent pole films that swamp cinemas and Hoover up all the funding.
We need to work out who is paying for film; in the U.K., it is increasingly difficult to get production funds - and pre-sales demand more and more shot/cut material.
My children know not to shout before Mummy has warmed herself into something human with her coffee.
During my 'difficult teens,' I read about worlds that were mysterious.
Unfortunately, teatime in London is when people in Los Angeles arrive in their offices and pick up the phone.
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