The Inspiration

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

6th Jan

On My Radar: Mary Fix

Fresh Film's director Mary Fix admits that her phone is a central component to her life, reveals that a David Cronenberg re-education has reaped rewards, and hopes that comedy makes a comeback, as she tells us what's on her creative radar.

5th Jan

WELLNESS FOCUS

CARAZ: A Few Of My Favourite Things

23rd Dec

On My Radar: Ben Woolf

18th Dec

Playlist: RELTA

The Corner Shop director Relta, guides us through his music video choices, and he talks music labels investing in artists, being inspired by other music video directors, and dissing Lil Dicky...

16th Dec

On My Radar: Jamie Foord

Trim Editing Partner and editor Jamie Foord celebrates two very British films made decades apart, some beautiful Apple products, and being given the chance to be taken out of his comfort zone, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

15th Dec

Doug Hanshaw: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The 77 Ventures ECD reveals the bookshelf, baseball cards and battered Yashica that keep his creativity fuelled.

11th Dec

Playlist: Sinclair

We speak with Pulse Films director Sinclair about some classic Kylie promos, filling the void left by MTV, and working on superhero movies.

9th Dec

On My Radar: Alex Fischman Cárdenas

Greenpoint Pictures director Alex Fischman Cárdenas, who won a Silver Young Director Award this year for his PSA Listening is a Form of Love, for AdCouncil, on fresh thinking, old cameras and being scared of fruit.

8th Dec

Alfie Whiteman: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Somesuch signing (and former Spurs goalkeeper) shares the plants, pedals and photogenic cats that shape his creative voice.

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.

11th Aug

On Location... Shanghai

MPC Shanghai Creative Director Barry Greaves gives us a tour of this incredible city, spanning the historic Bund to the Jing'an temple and its surrounds, offering something for everyone who visits.

30th Jun

On Location... Barcelona

Barcelona is an expanse of delightful architecture, incredible food, and beautiful beaches, and we asked Jordi Molla, Production Ambassador for Twentyfour Seven to give us a guided tour of his city.

28th Jul

On Location... Budapest

From Angel Films' production service mavens Zsofi Kende and Enikő Palchuber, comes a guided tour around Budapest, from rooftop bars to ancient amphitheaters, plus some recommended Hungarian street food.

9th Jun

On Location... Athens

Maria Kopanou, Executive Producer, Green Olive Films, gives us the foodie's tour of Athens, shows off the beachfront locales, and recalls her fondest Akropolis memory.

2nd Jun

On Location... Vilnius

Ema Čielytė, Production Manager at Magic Vilnius, guides us around the city; it's luxurious hotels and well-stocked whisky bars and its love of hot air balloons, and explains why the capital of Lithuania is the 'g-spot' of Europe.

3rd Dec

Peer Review: LIAKH

Furlined director LIAKH talks films that feel like fairy tales on acid, watching Teasing John Malkovich weekly, and why every director needs both a therapist and a best friend.

2nd Dec