The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Alicia MacDonald
Eliza Hooper: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Even/Odd director shares the Hairspray merch, hollow heads and hot priests that keep her inspired.
On My Radar: Martin Raffier
Tool director Martin Raffier lets us know what's on his creative radar as he cites comic books as one of his main inspirations, explains why he misses "old school" commercials, and says he can get lost down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia.
Playlist: Cami Starkman
For our latest Playlist, we hear from Nomad Editor Cami Starkman. Here she talks scroll-stopping music videos, the purity of editing, and cutting visuals for No Doubt’s residency at the Sphere.
On My Radar: Jackie Kelman Bisbee
Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Founding Partner of Park Pictures, on the advertising work that’s made an impression, the music video she believes is a “masterpiece”, and the enduring power of hair straighteners.
Cannes Contenders 2026: Canada
Vini Dalvi, CCO at Publicis Toronto, shares a selection of Canadian work he thinks could scoop awards at Cannes, including silent vehicles, sleep talkers and toothless smiles.
Cannes Contenders 2026: AI & Digital Craft
Chief Creative Officer at 72andSunny Toronto, Adam Reeves, casts an organic eye over some of AI's most creative digital offerings of the last year.
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On My Radar: Mohammad Gorjestani
Even/Odd Co-Founder and director, Mohammad Gorjestani, celebrates a film that will "bend your understanding of what cinema can be", is inspired by the people of Iran, but might hunt you down if you don't put a coaster under your drink.
Ryan Patrick: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Picture North director talks through the gremlins, grandfather's lamps and glass-half-full mantra that keep him creatively inspired.
Eros V: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The MindsEye/WW7 director shares the notebooks, novelty hats and nightmare fuel that keep him on track.
Cannes Contenders 2026: Music Videos
With some striking visuals and stirring tracks, Annie Ayres, Head of Music at Untold Studios, picks her selection of the best music videos, ones she believes could become chart toppers at this year's Cannes Lions.
Playlist: Phoebe May
This week FORM director Phoebe May gives us the scoop on incoming changes within the music industry, some pop promo gems, and recreating Avril Lavigne videos.