The Inspiration

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

2nd Jun

On My Radar: Niyadre

FORM London director Niyadre talks gaming, Gosling and Instagram, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

2nd Jun

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Cannes Contenders 2026: Germany

1st Jun

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Cannes Contenders 2026: The UK

1st Jun

Sebastian Lopez: A Few Of My Favourite Things

FERN director Sebastian Lopez shares the football, free-writing and furtive acts of rebellion that fuel his creativity.

29th May

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Livio Basoli, Chief creative Officer & Partner at DUDE Milan gives us their picks for this years Cannes Lions. Selecting spectacular food depictions, desirable IKEA catalogues and a provocative McDonald’s installation.

28th May

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Cannes Contenders 2026: South Africa

Darling Films director Alexa Wilson gives us some South African Cannes Contenders, featuring wonderful wire cars, immersive and intriguing portraits, and work capturing something deeply familiar to many South Africans.

28th May

Playlist: Alice Bloomfield

RSA director Alice Bloomfield hits us with some fascinating animated music promos, talks short form content, and she's also keeping ants under her bed...

27th May

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Cannes Contenders 2026: Thailand

Papop 'Or' Chaowanapreecha, Executive Creative Director at Accenture Song Thailand, selects hygiene horrors, kaprao crimes and emotional gut-punches that he believes could pick up awards this year.

26th May

On My Radar: Shaun James Grant

Merman's Shaun James Grant, director of episodes of Apple TV's Criminal Record and Hijack as well as work for Bloom & Wild and Women's Aid, on the battle between The Sopranos and The Wire, the power of Spotlight, and why advertising needs more trust.

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.

26th May

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Cannes Contenders 2026: Belgium

Dimitri De Wolf Executive Producer at De Machine provides us with some Belgian Cannes Contenders. Featuring the power of emptiness, emotionally grounded storytelling, and confidence in craft.

22nd May

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Cannes Contenders 2026: France

Henry Co-founder and EP Jean Ozannat gears up for Cannes with a selection of French work he believes could stand out this year, from emotionally driven Christmas tales to cinematic automotive films blending western codes and dystopian sci-fi.

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21st May

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Cannes Contenders 2026: Denmark / Norway

Bacon COO and EP Samuel Cantor reveals his selection of Danish and Norwegian Cannes Contenders. Featuring humorous campaigns, poetic pieces, and emotional craft.

20th May

CANNES CONTENDERS 2026

Cannes Contenders 2026: Entertainment

Lynsey Atkin, Founder and Partner at Baby Teeth, selects life-sized Lego F1 cars, fictional fashion interns and Chalamet cultural chaos that she believes could pick up Entertainment Lions this year.

20th May

PLAY FOCUS

Peer Review: Joseph Mann

From mind-bendingly brilliant puppetry to enormous animatronics, BLINKINK director Joseph Mann shares the people and projects that inspire his sense of play.