The Inspiration

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

2nd Apr

Playlist: Johanna Cranitch

This week we hear from Little Beast's ECD and founder Johanna Cranitch, where she talks about recording the original Sesame Street band, big changes within the industry, and gives us some deep insight on her favourite promos.

1st Apr

Peer Review: Stacy Peterson

30th Mar

Antonio Gómez-Pan: A Few Of My Favourite Things

24th Mar

On My Radar: Remi Besse

Remi Besse, film director at Iconoclast, on Japanese bikes, filmic bangers and storyboard starts, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

23rd Mar

Sam Southward: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Not To Scale director reveals the sketchbooks, snaps and sounds that fuel his world-building.

19th Mar

Playlist: Kasper Häggström

This week we speak with EXIT Director Kasper Häggström about looking to Jonathan Glazer for inspiration, playing Nintendo Swtich with his son, and meeting Tom Cruise in Prague.

17th Mar

On My Radar: Tanya-Noushka Ramsurrun

Tanya-Noushka Ramsurrun, Director's Rep at The Corner Shop, talks massage guns, Mo' Better Blues and Marvin Gaye, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

16th Mar

Diana Ganea: A Few Of My Favourite Things

UltraSuperNew Art Director Diana Ganea talks us through the doodles, design tools and Daruma that keep her creativity on track.

10th Mar

Peer Review: Parker Foster

Known for his raw, emotionally grounded storytelling, Hummingbird Content Studio director Parker Foster tells us about the importance of honesty, kindness, and comfortable silence on set.

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.

11th Aug

On Location... 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.

30th Jun

On Location... 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.

28th Jul

On Location... 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.

9th Jun

On Location... 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.

2nd Jun

On Location... 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.

5th Mar

Playlist: PETR

This week we speak with Stink director PETR about his time growing up in the Czech Republic, his A$AP Rocky fandom, and his Seiko watch.

3rd Mar

On My Radar: Jamie Babbit

IndependentMedia director Jamie Babbit, who recently directed Netflix's Nobody Wants This season two, Fox's Best Medicine season one and the latest season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, talks classic films, power couples, and the addictive quality of sinus rinse.

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