the Inspiration

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

12^th Dec

Playlist:RonSudul

We spoke to Nice Shoes' Ron Sudul about his favourite music videos, his current music rotation and his secret passion.

10^th Dec

ThibautGrevet:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

3^rd Dec

On My Radar: Marc Reisbig

1stAveMachine director Marc Reisbig on the joys of rediscovering radio, the impossibility of choosing a favourite film and the frustration of having to produce so many versions.

28^th Nov

Playlist: Vedran Rupic

We chat to the Bacon director Vedran Rupic about awesome music videos, wanting to work with Eric Wareheim and other sources of inspiration...

26^th Nov

On My Radar: Joel Kefali

Rattling Stick director Joel Kefali warns that Watership Down is not for kids, loves revisiting Peanuts and hankers after more weirdness in advertising.

19^th Nov

On My Radar: Sam Taylor-Johnson

Superprime's Sam Taylor-Johnson, director of work for brands such as Givenchy and H&M, as well as features including Nowhere Boy and Fifty Shades of Grey, reveals what's on her creative radar.

14^th Nov

Playlist: Sam Spiegel

We spoke to the Squeak E Clean Studios Founder Sam Spiegel about his favourite music videos, his Hal Ashby binge watching and his love for the Teenage Engineering OP-1.

12^th Nov

On My Radar: Tim Hardy

Stitch editor Tim Hardy on the brilliance of recent Amazon work, why everyone should see Silent Running, and the futility of looking for positives Brexit news.

Spotlight

Here are a few of our favourite Favourite Things...

16^th Jun

ChrisO'Reilly:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

The Nexus Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director talks us through a few items from both his London and LA studios, including prescription lenses for a leading VR headset, a sad sofa and a really big shoe.

1^st Jul

GeejOwer:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

The Stink director talks us through items that mean a lot to her, including her dad's camera, a hat that means business and a little porker that's fairly flexible.

20^th May

EvanSilver:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

The Ruffian director talks us through the remnants of his former skate brand, a punishing letter from his former Principal and a very nice bottle of tipple from a special MC.

29^th Apr

VincentLammers:Afewofmyfavouritethings

The Ambassadors Creative Director and Partner talks us through quirky items from around his workspace, including some top-notch 3D prints, a whole heap of crayons and an intricate miniature living room.

5^th Nov

On My Radar: Chris Chard

Chris Chard is a Founding Partner and Executive Producer of visual content studio Coffee & TV. Here, he explains why he loves Marmite, his work family and the enduring power of He-Man.

4^th Nov

Charlotte Woodhead: A Few Of My Favourite Things

In the latest dive into creative workspaces, we have a look at freelance producer Charlotte Woodhead's LA pad, where she showcases mementoes from her music video days and a furry stress-reliever called Rigby.

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31^st Oct

Playlist: Preston Garrett

We spoke to the Rakish Executive Producer and Partner Preston Garrett about his first music video memories, biggest director/artists inspirations and secret street art history...

29^th Oct

On My Radar: Spiro Razatos

Bullitt director Spiro Razatos has shot work for numerous car brands as well as having worked on an array of features including The Fast and The Furious franchise, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Venom. He is also a stunt coordinator and performer and here he reveals what's on his creative radar.

28^th Oct

The Panics: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

In honour of its 21st anniversary and dramatic rebranding, we ripped up the one-sheet Favourite Things rulebook and chatted to three members of The Panics' team - Ania Markham, Mischa Rozema and Bruce Bigg - about some of the cool things to be found around the studio.