The Inspiration

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

Playlist: Greg Hackett
20th Aug

Playlist: Greg Hackett

Park Pictures director Greg Hackett talks about the joy of Adam Buxton's Bug nights, a previous life as a musician, and the returning emphasis on long-form promos.

11th Aug
On My Radar: Christophe Dolcerocca

On My Radar: Christophe Dolcerocca

Papaya Films director Christophe Dolcerocca believes the free pitching process is criminal, misses using Snapchat, and celebrates the fable-like properties of a Luc Besson film.

10th Aug
Christa Jarrold: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Christa Jarrold: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Jelly director shares the lido, the Lady and the lo-fi textures behind her squishy universe.

6th Aug
Playlist: Matt Devine

Playlist: Matt Devine

This weeks Playlist features Object & Animal director Matt Devine, where he talks about badly speaking foreign languages, various musical inspirations, and the future of promos.

4th Aug
On My Radar: Christian Saint

On My Radar: Christian Saint

RadicalMedia London director Christian Saint discusses curiosity, Kendrick Lamar and what advertising campaigns need to recognise that their audience is smart, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

3rd Aug
Winnie Cheung: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Winnie Cheung: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Lost Planet editor Winnie Cheung eschews the trinkets and instead shares the studios, stories and spectral spaces that keep her moving.

23rd Jul
Playlist: Jamie Adair

Playlist: Jamie Adair

Love Song director Jamie Adair, from the directing duo Harrison Adair, talks us through his favourite promos, thoughts on the industry and receiving gifts from James Blake.

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.

21st Jul
Favourite Tech: Brian Bernard

Favourite Tech: Brian Bernard

Brian Bernard, Audio Director and Engineer at Grayson Music Toronto, picks the technological gadgets and Android apps that have the most impact on his life.

20th Jul
Tom Teller: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Tom Teller: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Frame48 Founder and Executive Creative Director Tom Teller shares the box sets, the barbecues and the big-screen inspirations that keep his studio ticking.

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15th Jul
Peer Review: Wolfberg

Peer Review: Wolfberg

FORM's latest signing, directing duo Wolfberg, discuss finding a fresh visual language for every project, the value of practical craft, and why they're waiting for the AI pendulum to swing back.

13th Jul
Ryan Atkinson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Ryan Atkinson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

BBH USA Head of Black Sheep Design, Ryan Atkinson, shares the sheep, the shoes and the shape-shifting creative tools that keep him inspired.

9th Jul
Playlist: Alicia MacDonald

Playlist: Alicia MacDonald

For this weeks Playlist we hear from The Corner Shop director Alicia MacDonald. Here she gives us the scoop on seeing Wolf Alice live, the impact of social media on the industry. Plus the musical journey of her new feature film, Finding Emily.

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