the Inspiration

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

4^th Dec

PeerReview:FlorisKingma

From Lionel Goldstein to Sonic Youth to skateboard art, SLASH and CZAR director Floris Kingma, aka Blackmetaldeath, gives us a tour of the creative minds that have inspired his filmmaking career so far.

3^rd Dec

OnMyRadar:JeroenAnnokkee

28^th Nov

Playlist:PaulMinor

27^th Nov

Peer Review: Stuart McIntyre

CANADA director Stuart McIntyre talks about how a life-altering health condition changed the trajectory of his filmmaking career, and shares some of the inspiration he's found along the way.

26^th Nov

On My Radar: Tom Staniford

Gusto Film Creative Director and Founder Tom Staniford loves well-made simplicity, thinks everyone should take a look - and listen - to a particular Martin McDonagh film, and thinks advertising should have more respect for its audience, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

25^th Nov

Rollo Hollins: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Armoury director tells us about the talisman, teeth, and terrifying claws that keep him creatively inspired.

19^th Nov

On My Radar: Tomas Jacobi

Tomas Jacobi, the ECD and Co-Founder of Citizen Music, talks about excellent Excel promos, a musical act that is simply "eternal", and why he always like to have a Mate on hand, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

18^th Nov

Filmawi: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Knucklehead's new signing takes us through the visual, audio, and organisation apparatus that keeps his creativity on point.

14^th Nov

Playlist: Jack Cronin

Jack Cronin, Assistant Editor at PXP, chats to us about his Michel Gondry admiration, working with Chance The Rapper, and bratty music videos.

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.

12^th Nov

On My Radar: Leo Zuckerman

Leo Zuckerman, a director at Tool, on the Ferrari of computer display monitors, why Kubrick films should be mandatory, and the complexities of Leonard Cohen's music.

11^th Nov

Tomas Jonsgården: A Few of My Favourite Things

Award-winning director and screenwriter Tomas Jonsgården talks us through the nostalgic VHSs, magical mellotrons and yoga soldiers that keep his inspiration flowing.