the Inspiration

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

17^th Oct

Playlist:NilesHoward

Niles Howard, editor at Work Editorial chats about his top music videos of 2024, his obsession with the game of pool and reflects on artists directing their own videos.

16^th Oct

OnMyRadar:CatherineBull

14^th Oct CINEMATOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS

Lucy Sandler: A Few Of My Favourite Things

LA-based Park Pictures director/photographer Lucy Sandler talks us through the pooches, knitwork and bushy broads that keep her inspiration flowing.

8^th Oct

Connor Cassidy, editor and cinematographer at Boomshot, talks about his passion for action sports, which is a proving ground for advertising, and his love for Below Deck, as he reveals what's on his radar.

4^th Oct

Peer Review: Olivia Ravasio

With a background in television production, CEO & EP at creative studio Entropico Olivia Ravasio now brings her narrative storytelling experience to the advertising world. shots caught up with her to talk AI artists, Baz Luhrmann's dating life, and the ever-changing entertainment landscape.

3^rd Oct

Playlist: Nitram

Director Nitram at MindsEye and Hamlet talks story-driven music videos, boundary pushing commercials, and Coco Chanel's lover...

1^st Oct

On My Radar: Jonathan Santana

Jonathan Santana, Chief Creative Officer at Johannes Leonardo, discusses his passion for music and art as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

1^st Oct INSPIRATION FOCUS

Talkin 'bout my inspiration

Our final look at the work that brought ad champions into the industry sees eight greats recall the spacemen, gerbils and slaps that left a mark.

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.

11^th Aug

OnLocation...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.

30^th Jun

OnLocation...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.

28^th Jul

OnLocation...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.

9^th Jun

OnLocation...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.

2^nd Jun

OnLocation...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.

30^th Sep

Bennett Johnson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Missing Link Films' London-born, Brooklyn-based director Bennett Johnson talks through the headwear, footwear, and self-care that keeps his creativity flowing.

27^th Sep INSPIRATION FOCUS

Talking 'bout my inspiration

Continuing this month's Inspiration focus, shots catches up with seven creatives from all corners of the industry to discover the spots that sold them a career in advertising.