the Inspiration

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

6^th 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.

5^th Dec

OnMyRadar:PeteMarquis

29^th Nov

PeerReview:AngalisField

29^th Nov

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".

23^rd Nov

Playlist: Oliver Davies

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

21^st Nov

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.

16^th Nov

Playlist: Jeremy Maneval

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

14^th Nov

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.

13^th Nov

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.

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.

8^th Nov

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.

7^th Nov

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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2^nd Nov

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.

1^st Nov

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.

31^st Oct

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.