The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: The Reggies
Peer Review: Alex Boutell
Rogue Films director Alex Boutell celebrates the simplicity and comedic timing of his favourite shows from I Think You Should Leave to The Simpsons, and urges directors to keep the width of their trousers in check.
On My Radar: Olga Makarchuk
Nerd Productions director Olga Makarchuk admires work that doesn't take the easy route, is a big fan of a David Lynch classic, and has her ear to the ground for bat calls, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.
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.
On My Radar: Stefane Rosa
Stefane Rosa, CEO of Prose on Pixels US, is a fan of Oura, a devotee of TikTok and an enthusiast of 80s music... but draws the line at "making stupid people famous".
Julian Acosta: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Cobblestone director shares the drums, drawings and deathly objects that shape his search for human truth.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.