David Puttnam Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Puttnam.

David Puttnam is a renowned British film producer and educator, born on February 25, 1941, in London, England. He is best known for his notable contributions to the film industry, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. Puttnam began his career as a distribution executive for Columbia Pictures in the 1960s, later moving on to produce films independently.

Throughout his career, David Puttnam worked on several critically acclaimed movies, including "Chariots of Fire" (1981), which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. He also produced films such as "The Killing Fields" (1984), which received multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards, and "Midnight Express" (1978), earning him an Academy Award for Best Picture.

Apart from his success as a film producer, Puttnam has been an influential figure in the British film industry. He served as the Chairman and CEO of Columbia Pictures from 1986 to 1988 and was appointed Chairman of the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in 1998. Under his leadership, the NFTS grew significantly and received recognition as one of the leading film schools globally.

In addition, David Puttnam has been involved in various educational and environmental initiatives. He served as Australia's first Digital Content Advisor, the Chancellor of the Open University, and was involved in promoting sustainable development as a member of the House of Lords. His contributions to the film industry and dedication to education have earned him numerous accolades, including a knighthood in 1995 for his services to the film industry and education.

Without any doubt at all, teacher quality is the fundamental

Without any doubt at all, teacher quality is the fundamental differentiator. Not just, incidentally, of education, but I would argue, probably the biggest single differentiator of success for the nations of the 21st Century.

David Puttnam


A vital step for the technology sector is to signpost legiti

A vital step for the technology sector is to signpost legitimate search options far more clearly and to delete links to sites that promote illegally sourced content.

David Puttnam

Technology

There's always a miasma of misinformation emerging from the

There's always a miasma of misinformation emerging from the higher education sector as to which are the 'best' courses to take. My advice would always be to ignore the perceived wisdom and look for the most reliable evidence on the ground.

David Puttnam

Wisdom

There is no education system in the world - none at all - th

There is no education system in the world - none at all - that's better than its average teacher.

David Puttnam

Teacher

My belief is that no movie, nothing in life, leaves people n

My belief is that no movie, nothing in life, leaves people neutral. You either leave them up or you leave them down.

David Puttnam

Film / Filmmaking / Movies