"But in the UK, I've given up any hope of being considered a director"

This quote by Mel Smith reflects the trouble of being a director in the UK. Smith is expressing his disappointment at the lack of chances for directors in the UK, and his resignation to the truth that he will not be thought about a director in the UK. This could be due to the absence of variety in the movie industry, or the fact that there are fewer opportunities for directors in the UK than in other countries. Smith's quote likewise shows the difficulty of breaking into the film industry in the UK, and the lack of recognition for directors in the UK. Smith's quote is a pointer of the need for more variety and opportunities in the movie market in the UK, and the need for more acknowledgment for directors in the UK.