The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
On My Radar: Jamie Babbit
Peer Review: David Castellanos
On My Radar: Lidia Estepa
Lidia Estepa, director at Papaya Films, talks spiritualism, cinematic nourishment and being on the path of self-knowledge, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.
Playlist: Sebastian Zotoff
This week we hear from Work Editorial editor Sebastian Zotoff, where he talks the future of AI in music video, editing for Frank Ocean, and selects some sweet promos.
On My Radar: Megan Brotherton
Thinking Machine director Megan Brotherton admires Ontario's recent ad campaign, is glad her "geriatric sneakers" are finally trendy, and wishes for a bit more courage in the creative community.
Lena Tsod: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Hummingbird director Lena Tsod reveals the darkroom relics, dog-eared diaries and disparate time zones that shape her creative world.
Peer Review: Freddie Powell
Director Freddie Powell of DROOL tells us why people skills trump talent, which filmmakers he envies most, and how turning 'safe' scripts into something magical has become part of the job.
On My Radar: Mitra
Emerald Pictures director Mitra reveals that he's a stickler for a clean kitchen, advises not to listen to a certain podcast in public, and takes advice about presentations from Freddie Mercury, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
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: Marvin Jay Alvarez
We speak with Knucklehead director Marvin Jay Alvarez about taking creative risks in the promo world, sneaking onto set with So Solid Crew, and his soul influenced collection of... hens?
On My Radar: Fatal Farm
Neighborhood Watch directing duo, Fatal Farm, aka Zachary Johnson [left] and Jeffrey Max, on the amazing opportunities afforded by Zillow, the "proto-Idiocracy" of The Nutty Professor 2, skillet cookies with ice cream, and GI Joe action figure collections.
Harry Bradbeer: A Few Of My Favourite Things
From Fleabag's statue to Sherlock's pipe, the Park Village director reveals the props and personal relics that linger long after cut is called.
On My Radar: Tom Wilson
Feel Films director Tom Wilson tells us about his creative radar, revealing he's a sucker for a Google Sheet, has dipped his toe - and his pen - into Japanese artistry, and loves living in Europe's best kept secret.
Mykyta Bereg: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Church Edit’s Mykyta Bereg reveals the motorcycle, Moccamaster, and Massive Attack that keep his creativity moving.