The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: O’Shaya
Peer Review: Michael Sagol
With a career spanning all things from creating Oscar-winning work to wrangling rats, Caviar founder and EP Michael Sagol shares the importance of trusting your gut, embracing the chaos, and empowering the people around you.
Peer Review: Marty McMullan
Senior Colourist at Freefolk, Marty McMullan, shares the creatives and films that have inspired him, from Jill Bogdanowicz's perfectly balanced colour on Joker to the striking tones of Spielberg's West Side Story.
On My Radar: Spencer MacDonald
Voyager director Spencer MacDonald highlights a 1960s film which, these days, seems more like a documentary, loves an artist whose work champions sanity, and appreciates the creative influence of psilocybin mushrooms.
Val Thrasher: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Abandon Editorial editor talks us through the old-school media, striking imagery, and all-important greenary that keeps her creativity flowing.
On My Radar: Paul Sumpter
Paul Sumpter, Sound Designer at The Futz Butler, talks about his pedalboard problem, why music briefing is broken, and watching the rip-roarin' goal-scorin' Hammers! ⚒️
Diego Contreras: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Superprime Films' recent signing, Diego Contreras, gives us an extensive look at the art, music and micro-decks that distract him from inspire his work on a daily basis.
On Location is a column that gives a boots-on-the-ground look at some amazing cities, brought to you by local production experts.
Playlist: Paloma del Río
We hear from Paloma del Río, Associate Creative Director at Ogilvy Madrid, where she talks 1990s music videos, how the industry has adapted to new platforms, and the future role of AI and virtual production.
Peer Review: Luying Dong
Bubble Editor Luying Dong shares how she embraces the weird and wonderful in her work, draws inspiration from the experimentation of Yorgos Lanthimos, the infectious energy of Peggy Gou, and the surreal storytelling of Satoshi Kon.
On My Radar: Truman & Cooper
KODE's Paris-born directing duo Truman & Cooper [aka Anthony Jorge, right, and Jonathan Cohen, left] talk the enduring impact of Twin Peaks, and the potential power of long term advertising relationships as they reveal what's on their creative radar.
Dan French: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Stink Films director shares the sentimental gizmos and gadgets (and felines) that keep his workspace creatively fuelled.
Peer Review: Cisma
Recently returning to Lobo - where his filmmaking career first began - director Cisma talks us through what excites him, from visionary creatives to seeing his ideas come to life on set, and explains why courage is the most essential quality for a director.