The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Jillian Iscaro
On My Radar: Charlie Sells
Patrice Lighter: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Station Film director Patrice Lighter reveals the pegboards, pocket pals and Pentax that keep her creativity fuelled.
On My Radar: Erik Kockum
Erik Kockum, director of Snask and repped by Papaya Films, is unimpressed by advertising's recent creative efforts, but has a lot of time for Kneecap, and Erik Kessels, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Fredgy Noël: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Haitian-American filmmaker Fredgy Noël of Fresh Film reveals the movie memorabilia, music and mixed media that keep her creativity moving.
On My Radar: Lex Carthur
Field Unit director Lex Carthur talks about the power of simplicity, the beauty of physical media, and the lasting impact of Charlie Chaplin, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Mynxii White: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Chromista director, photographer and visual artist, Mynxii White, reveals the cameras, curiosities, and candelabras that keep her creativity fuelled.
Peer Review: Marleaux Desire
Marleaux Desire, director at Love Song and founder of creative collective Illimiteworld, reflects on the creatives who've fuelled his blend of filmmaking and music, the importance of leaving ego at the door, and the challenge of making work that’s both pretty and gritty.
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On My Radar: Wayne Best
Wayne Best, Chief Creative Officer at VML New York, gives props to Paltrow's Astronomer appearance, has trouble picking his favourite TV show, and is positive that blandness can cripple creativity.
Julia Kupiec: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Thinking Machine director and YDA Gold-winner Julia Kupiec reveals the coffee, churches and creative chaos that keep her creativity fuelled.
Playlist: Ferina
We hear from the Object & Animal director Ferina. Here he talks about his love of anime, artistic inspirations, and keeping his head down to focus on the work.
Peer Review: Kendall Goldberg
Gravy Films director Kendall Goldberg shares how the dark comedy of the Coen Brothers, the emotional honesty of Greta Gerwig, and the playful absurdity of Andreas Nilsson have shaped her own approach to directing, and how finding humour in chaos inspires her storytelling.
On My Radar: Fa and Fon
The Watkins twins, Pulse Films' directing duo Fa [left] & Fon, have a wealth of movie recommendations, discuss their shared fear of fish, and wish that big brands would try something new once in a while, as they reveal what's on their creative radar.