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Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.

On My Radar: Ola Adediji
27th Mar SHORT FILM & DOCUMENTARY FOCUS

OnMyRadar:OlaAdediji

Short film maker and Bold off-roster director Ola Adediji on revisiting the internet of the past, an Afro-futuristic masterpiece of a short film, and why an animated series about consciousness sparks conversations about the ethical implications of technological advancement.

On My Radar: Savannah Setten
26th Mar SHORT FILM & DOCUMENTARY FOCUS

OnMyRadar:SavannahSetten

21st Mar
Playlist: Alex Grossman

Playlist: Alex Grossman

We caught up with Palma Pictures Executive Producer Alex Grossman where we talk Windowlicker, Hugh Mulhern appreciation, and working again with Labrinth and Lewis Capaldi.

19th Mar
On My Radar: Simon Bird

On My Radar: Simon Bird

Recently signed to Moxie Pictures for commercial representation, director, writer and performer Simon Bird, talks inspiring documentaries, the musical diversity of Brian Eno, and the game-changing nature of woolly jumper de-bobblers.

13th Mar
Peer Review: Claas Ortmann

Peer Review: Claas Ortmann

Having produced comedic, quirky and contemporary commercials for brands from Philips to Yelp, DogEatDog's Claas Ortmann is a director with a penchant for all things offbeat. Here, he shares his inspirations and influences, from Munich film school to MTV.

12th Mar
On My Radar: Carl Harborg & Philip Rachel

On My Radar: Carl Harborg & Philip Rachel

Carl Harborg [right] and Philip Rachel [left], Executive Creative Directors at TBWA\Nissan United Paris, talk bicycles, bars and the forerunner to Black Mirror, as they reveal what's on their creative radars.

11th Mar
MJT: A Few Of My Favourite Things

MJT: A Few Of My Favourite Things

ArtClass photographer and filmmaker MJT (Matthew James Thompson) talks through the cameras, cut-outs, and culinary delights that keep him creatively motivated.

7th Mar
Playlist: Tyler Hurst

Playlist: Tyler Hurst

We hear from PS260 Editor Tyler Hurst, who talks about the experimentation and evolution of the medium, instagram inspirations, and his new 3D printing hobby.

Around the world

On Location is a column that gives a boots-on-the-ground look at some amazing cities, brought to you by local production experts.

5th Mar
On My Radar: Romain Quirot

On My Radar: Romain Quirot

REVERSE director Romain Quirot discusses the risk and reward of artificial intelligence, the way even blockbuster films can be creatively inspiring, and why Jean-Luc Godard was a cinematic inspiration.

4th Mar
Shreya Chopra: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Shreya Chopra: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Stept Studios Creative Director, Shreya Chopra, talks us through the furniture, literature, and horrifying portraiture that keep her inspiration flowing.

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27th Feb
On My Radar: Lucy Walker

On My Radar: Lucy Walker

Merman director Lucy Walker highlights the importance of AirTags and gets serious about Barbie, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

26th Feb
Sam Bould: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Sam Bould: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Final Cut editor Sam Bould tells us about the snacks, Crocs and ways to relax that pepper his workplace.

22nd Feb
Playlist: Mario Clement

Playlist: Mario Clement

We chat to Chromista director Mario Clement about collaborating with Hildur Guðnadóttir, finding beauty in everyday life, and standing on his hands...