Pinewood v Hollywood
The British Film Industry simply does not have the money, size, locations or climate to bring to an end the American movie machine's dominance of the industry
The main problem is the issue of marketing.
US distributors are unwilling to put millions of dollars into a film that is not guaranteed to make its money back.
They are more inclined to invest in huge Hollywood blockbusters where they are guaranteed to make a profit.
Britain is only capable of producing sleeper hits in comparison.
In other words, niche quaint films which can make considerable money stateside only really make peanuts in comparison to the whole box office takings
Another problem is that since the days of Hitchcock our best talent is often whisked away by the bright lights of Hollywood
Filmmakers like Ridley Scott and Christopher Nolan who are arguably the best directors of our time are making their living through American productions.
In Hollywood they simply have a greater deal of resources at their hands to harness their artistic talents
Although despite this it is important to remember that the British film industry is nevertheless a growing and thriving business with 525 films released last year - this is the biggest record yet.
Similarly £905m was made at the box office last year in the UK and Ireland, proving that British film is at the most successful it has ever been.
British film is at the most successful it has ever beenBen Lamb
After the dismal 80s the industry was revived in the 90s with Richard Curtis' Four Weddings and a Funeral and such hits like Billy Elliot, The Full Monty and The English Patient have worked wonders to British film over the pond.
Also British film also has a historic legacy that cannot be forgotten as the BFI, which was established in 1933 has around 50,000 films in its vast archive
Similarly the Baftas have grown from a small-scale event exclusive to the UK, to a worldwide awards ceremony that attracts A-list Hollywood talent.
A build up to the Oscars, it is certainly a force to be reckoned with.
There are also a number of filmmakers who often choose to stay and work in the UK such as Shane Meadows, Ken Loach, Stephen Frears, Michael Winterbottom, Neil Marshall and Edgar Wright; they have made many artistic, critically acclaimed and financially successful pieces between them.
Other films in recent years such as London to Brighton, Control, Son of Rambow, Atonement, United 93 and In Bruges have definitely rivalled Hollywood when it comes to quality.
All in all Britain may not be able to churn out the sheer amount of rubbish that is produced by Hollywood but this is not necessarily a bad thing.
Britain certainly does all it can to rival the quality of American cinema and often produces a couple of the years' biggest releases.
At the moment the British Film Industry is doing all it can and it is an ever growing and expanding business.
Who knows where the future may lead?
