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

On My Radar: Sam Katz
3rd Oct

OnMyRadar:SamKatz

Sam Katz, Executive Producer at DOGEATDOG, professes his love for a giant IKEA shopping bag, admits that he's a salesperson's dream, and asks that you please don't request a joke when you next meet him, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

21st Sep
Playlist: Arnaud Bresson

Playlist: Arnaud Bresson

We hear from MJZ director Arnaud Bresson, where he talks terrible tattoos, the relevance of music videos and working with pop artists.

20th Sep
Peer Review: Andzej Gavriss

Peer Review: Andzej Gavriss

Repped by Parisian production house Frenzy, Andzej Gavriss is a director, writer and photographer with a passion for storytelling, portraiture and experimental film. He tells us about the work and directors that inspire him, how he finds inspiration through collaboration, and the importance of developing your own voice.

19th Sep
On My Radar: Emily Dean

On My Radar: Emily Dean

Fantasy and sci-fi fan Emily Dean, a director at Nexus Studios, lists some of the creators, films and TV shows that have inspired - and continue to inspire - her as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

13th Sep
Peer Review: Oliver Hicks

Peer Review: Oliver Hicks

Oliver Hicks, founder of production company North Six, tells us about the creatives who inspire him, shows us his favourite fashion films, and explains how working as a PA on music videos, whilst studying for an archaeology degree, led him to become the seasoned producer and entrepreneur he is today.

12th Sep
On My Radar: Bennett Johnson

On My Radar: Bennett Johnson

Tantrum director Bennett Johnson thinks watching a certain old film would make us all happier, got into advertising due to a specific Christmas campaign, and admits that a recent rodent-starring spot lives in his head 'rent free'.

7th Sep
Playlist: Original Kids

Playlist: Original Kids

We hear from the Frenzy directing duo Original Kids about how they got their unusual name, a massive list of music promos and a dazzling list of inspirations.

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.

5th Sep
On My Radar: Joe Totti

On My Radar: Joe Totti

Joe Totti, storyboard artist, illustrator and comic book artist, talks tablets, trilogies and perfect TV shows as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

4th Sep
Bianca Giaever: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Bianca Giaever: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The m ss ng p eces director takes us through the unlikely canvases, unsettling casts and unique zines that keep her creativity flowing.

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29th Aug
On My Radar: Ryan Staake

On My Radar: Ryan Staake

Pomp&Clout founder and director Ryan Staake gives thanks to AI (for now), picks his favourite 'hype movie', and explains why music is his muse.

24th Aug
Playlist: Aleena Bissett

Playlist: Aleena Bissett

We chat with Aleena Bissett, Head of Production at Juice Music about Tina Turner and Kate Bush obsessions and appearing in a Furby commercial...

23rd Aug NEW TALENT FOCUS
Peer Review: Justice Mukheli

Peer Review: Justice Mukheli

South African multidisciplinary director Justice Mukheli talks us through the work and creatives that inspire him, and explains how combining filmmaking, painting and photography helps him create complex narratives on both camera and canvas.