Weve got everything crossed that itll come to fruition.

Heres what Dan has to say…

Looking back, what are your thoughts onThe Man Inside?

What did it teach you about launching a British film in British cinemas?

The Man Insidewas released on the opening night of the 2012 Olympics!

So that was a challenge.

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At the time I thought what hope do we have?

But now I just reflect on it with pride.

Is the infrastructure of the UKset up to handle smaller British releases?

Its in a state of flux right now.

Cinema is fracturing into blockbuster or art house with not much room in between.

You sometimes get a crossover but its getting harder.

DVD sales and rentals are shrinking alarmingly but on the flip side on-demand and download is growing exponentially.

The fact is people want to watch movies.

Therefore we will find a way to get to them.

How hard did you find it to get a longform review of the film?

That was hard yes.

I recently gathered all the reviews together to properly reflect on the overall response.

The reviews were brief compared to the big movies.

OnlySight & SoundandDen Of Geekwent into any depth.

Thats a difficult question to answer in-depth.

The short answer is yes.

Its a very difficult process.

Not just for me but the producer and others close to it.

It had a profound effect on me and sadly there were some serious consequences.

But… looking back I think its important to have made it.

It was a bit like therapy.

Would I do it again?

But Im glad Ive done it.

Your two directed features couldnt, tonally, be too much further apart.

Are you keen to explore differing genres?

Its a stock answer to say its all down to the script.

But it really is.

In truth, Im never going to touch some genres because they just dont interest me.

But I admire filmmakers like Danny Boyle who just makes the films that excite him.

Whether thats comedy, drama or even sci-fi.

Thats how Id like to work, and certainly thats the plan.

Youre working on a new project now, thats got a very potent geeky angle to it.

Can you tell us a bit about it?

For years Ive wanted to merge my geekness with my filmmaking.

Anyone who knows me knows I go to conventions and have a voracious appetite for collectibles.

Its likeThe Big LebowskimeetsGalaxy Quest.Hopefully, Ill be able to make an announcement about that very soon.

But Im very, very excited about making it.

I dont think people are making those kinds of films in the UK.

Is this a project you want to direct yourself?

What else do you have on the burner at the moment?

Ill be directing that one.

I also have other films that are either written by me or by others.

What would your advice be to people trying to break into the industry right now?

I would disagree on the first point to an extent.

I think anyone, with enough money can get a film on a cinema or a handful of cinemas.

You just pay for it!

But, the six screen short window is not a cinema release, in my opinion.

Its just a promo for the DVD.

That being said, we are still making films and they are still being released.

So, we will always find a way!

Dan Turner, thank you very much.

The Man Insideis out on DVD and Blu-ray now.