The Inspiration

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

1st Oct

Playlist: Adrian Villagomez

This week we hear from Kaus director Adrian Villagomez. Here he talks about the renewal of horizontal work, looking back at the early work of famous directors, and his time at the Canadian Taekwondo Championships.

30th Sep

Peer Review: Adam Muscat

29th Sep

On My Radar: Torstein Bjørklund

28th Sep

Tiny Bullet: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Merman director, designer and artist Tiny Bullet shares the puppets, the projectors and the pink briefcase that have survived her minimalist tendencies.

22nd Sep

On My Radar: Kayleigh Dugdale

Kayleigh Dugdale, Executive Producer at Framestore London, talks the genius of Bowie, the need for breathing space, and why she's trying hard not to lose her latest pair of ear buds, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

21st Sep

Marek Partys: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Spark & Riot director shares the apple, the artefacts and the accessories that help him see things differently.

17th Sep

Playlist: David Heofs

This week we hear from director David Heofs, here he talks using handmade or analogue techniques for promos, celebrates Ed Bangers musical efforts, and and spills the beans on voicing Michael Jackson's family for Spanish TV.

8th Sep

On My Radar: Charlie Sarsfield

Untold Studios director Charlie Sarsfield is a lover of some of this year's World Cup work, a hater - though still a reluctant user - of social media, and someone who'd like to see a bit more room for the growth of up-and-coming directors.

7th Sep

Andy Madeleine: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Even/Odd director shares the pile of CDs, the popular chair and the pioneering camera that keep nostalgia, design and sound in sharp focus.

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.

3rd Sep

Playlist: The Reggies

Strike Anywhere's directing duo The Reggies (aka Jake Herman and Clay Dirkse) give us the lowdown on evil vertical video, wanting to make abstract and conceptual work for artists, and dethroning Joey Chestnut...

2nd Sep

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.

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1st Sep