The reason being:
- My film will be low-budget.
- It won't have the financial backing of institutions such as Warner Bros.
- It is unlikely to make a huge profit.
- There is no need for extra merchandise - less money spent.
- Niché market
Some examples of films produced by these institutions:
- Saving Mr Banks (BBC Films)
- Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (BBC Films)
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (BBC Films)
- Billy Elliot (BBC Films)
- Le Week-end (Film 4)
- The Inbetweeners Movie (Film 4)
- The Iron Lady (Film 4)
- Slumdog Millionaire (Film 4)