the Inspiration

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

27^th Sep

OnMyRadar:LisaRubisch

Park Pictures director Lisa Rubisch on ASMR's power to help her relax, how films that 'take a chance' are her favourites, and why her detractors and doubters are the people she'd most like to thank.

26^th Sep

WeAreRoyale:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

22^nd Sep

Playlist:MartyMcMullan

20^th Sep

On My Radar: Tiny Bullet

Flipt director Tiny Bullet on why Petite Maman is the 'perfect' film, how gaming helps her directing, and why the house she grew up in meant an advertising career was inevitable.

13^th Sep

On My Radar: Anthony Pellino

Alkemy X director Anthony Pellino on the brilliance of practical effects, the need for advertising to be more self-aware, and why his dad is his biggest influence.

12^th Sep NEW TALENT FOCUS

Zoë Neary: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Ruffian director talks us through the folklore, journals and blooming hearts that keep her creativity fresh.

8^th Sep

Playlist: Cara Stricker

We caught up with the Anonymous Content director Cara Stricker who discusses cooking up feasts, LaMDA and getting her NTS radio fix.

7^th Sep

1stAveMachine director Ron Brodie tells us how representation from Spike Lee and Hype Williams made filmcraft seem attainable, and how skating, editing and directing have led to commercials, music videos, TV and Fun With Ron or Don.

6^th Sep

On My Radar: Maegan Houang

Afterhrs writer/director Maegan Houang talks classic films, standout TV shows and the influence of VHS video stores as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

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.

11^th Aug

OnLocation...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.

30^th Jun

OnLocation...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.

28^th Jul

OnLocation...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.

9^th Jun

OnLocation...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.

2^nd Jun

OnLocation...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.

5^th Sep

Francois Lallier: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Ruckus Films' French-Canadian director talks us through his daily essentials, including a best friend with a mighty collar and a some space treasure that might be worth a fortune!

30^th Aug

On My Radar: Jonas Bang

new-land director, Jonas Bang, talks about the power of Paweł Pawlikowski's Ida, why change needs a top down approach, and why gut feeling is so important.

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25^th Aug

Playlist: Charlie Sarsfield

We speak to Untold Studios director Charlie Sarsfield about stock car driving grandpas, overplaying albums, and losing his iPad...

24^th Aug

Peer Review: Tom Krueger

Table of Content director/cinematographer Tom Krueger talks us through some of the influences on his varied career, from working with artists like Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, U2, REM, and David Bowie, to how having a director for a sister can have a profound impact.

23^rd Aug

On My Radar: David Warren

David Warren, editor at Nomad Edit London, discusses house redecoration, Disney earworms and dirty hands as he reveals what's on his creative radar.