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

Peer Review: Jess Kohl
6th Dec

PeerReview:JessKohl

Love Song director and photographer Jess Kohl is a multidisciplinary filmmaker whose work aims to amplify underrepresented voices across the world. Here, she delves into a booming era of young British directors and tells us how filming Filipino street punks kick started her career.

29th Nov
On My Radar: Beth Park

On My Radar: Beth Park

Tantrum director Beth Park shares what's on her creative radar and talks surprise TikTok advertising, her passion for physical art, why movies shouldn't be made for everyone, and a "furious little white fluffball".

23rd Nov
Playlist: Oliver Davies

Playlist: Oliver Davies

We chat to Good Times director Oliver Davies about Depeche Mode, Anton Corbijn, and some extensive music video selections.

21st Nov
On My Radar: Hernán Corera

On My Radar: Hernán Corera

Hernán Corera, a director with argentinacine, picks his favourite ever commercial, and tells us the two films to watch to avoid going to film school, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

16th Nov
Playlist: Jeremy Maneval

Playlist: Jeremy Maneval

We hear from Consulate Editor Jeremy Maneval where they talk Spotify suggestions, powerful promos and the future of the promo industry.

14th Nov
On My Radar: Rob Meyers

On My Radar: Rob Meyers

Managing Director of Versus, Rob Meyers, talks the magic of gaming tables and the ingenuity of modern movies with classic storytelling as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

13th Nov
Audrey Ellis-Fox: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Audrey Ellis-Fox: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Los Angeles-based writer and director Audrey Ellis-Fox, repped by Odelay Films in the UK, talks us through the publications and pooches that keep her creatively inspired.

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.

8th Nov
Peer Review: Matthaus Bussman

Peer Review: Matthaus Bussman

DogEatDog director Matthaus Bussmann has held just about every role on set. Runner, editor, production manager, you name it - he’s done it. Here, he talks classic commercials, going out of your comfort zone, and how a book on the making of Miami Vice was the catalyst for his career in film.

7th Nov
On My Radar: Luisa Kracht

On My Radar: Luisa Kracht

We hear what's on the creative radar of MADRE LA director Luisa Kracht as she reveals that she is in awe of how Greta Gerwig breathed new life into an outdated stereotype, and admires the boldness of a recent, dystopian TV show.

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2nd Nov
Playlist: Imogen Harrison

Playlist: Imogen Harrison

We hear from the Sticker Studios director Imogen Harrison about horse filled music videos, photographers and poets, and the future of music promos.

1st Nov
Peer Review: Agos Bruera

Peer Review: Agos Bruera

Mexico City-based REVERSE director and multimedia artist, Agos Bruera, has lent her vibrant filmmaking to global brands from Bumble and TRESemmé to Nestlé. Here, she talks about her journey into directing, and explains why creatives should set techy trends aside to focus on true storytelling.

31st Oct
On My Radar: Clayton Vila

On My Radar: Clayton Vila

Former professional skier and now a director at Greenpoint Pictures, Clayton Vila talks old cars, classic films and how skiing has shaped who he is as a person and as a director.