The Inspiration

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

24th Mar

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.

20th Mar

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.

17th Mar

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.

12th Mar

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.

11th Mar

On My Radar: João Retorta

Partizan director João Retorta on too-many-films-not-enough-time, the power of photography to inspire, and why the copy/paste mentality is harming the industry.

7th Mar

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025

Camila Zapiola: A Few of My Favourite Things

Stink Films director Camila Zapiola's unique take on creative inspiration incorporates the many ways her absolute favourite thing - eight-month-old Félix - impacts her shooting schedule.

6th Mar

Playlist: MOM

We hear from Black Dog's directing duo MOM (Matt Plaxco and Ray Larkin) where they talk maximising productivity without compromising quality, representation within the industry, and who cooks and cleans...

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.

4th Mar

On My Radar: Victoria Rivera

SLMBR PRTY director Victoria Rivera on the creative opportunities of an empty notebook, a recent film with a "perfect" ending, and why, in TV, there's B.S. and A.S.

3rd Mar