The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Matt Devine
On My Radar: Christian Saint
Winnie Cheung: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Lost Planet editor Winnie Cheung eschews the trinkets and instead shares the studios, stories and spectral spaces that keep her moving.
Playlist: Jamie Adair
Love Song director Jamie Adair, from the directing duo Harrison Adair, talks us through his favourite promos, thoughts on the industry and receiving gifts from James Blake.
Favourite Tech: Brian Bernard
Brian Bernard, Audio Director and Engineer at Grayson Music Toronto, picks the technological gadgets and Android apps that have the most impact on his life.
Tom Teller: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Frame48 Founder and Executive Creative Director Tom Teller shares the box sets, the barbecues and the big-screen inspirations that keep his studio ticking.
Peer Review: Wolfberg
FORM's latest signing, directing duo Wolfberg, discuss finding a fresh visual language for every project, the value of practical craft, and why they're waiting for the AI pendulum to swing back.
Ryan Atkinson: A Few Of My Favourite Things
BBH USA Head of Black Sheep Design, Ryan Atkinson, shares the sheep, the shoes and the shape-shifting creative tools that keep him inspired.
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Playlist: Alicia MacDonald
For this weeks Playlist we hear from The Corner Shop director Alicia MacDonald. Here she gives us the scoop on seeing Wolf Alice live, the impact of social media on the industry. Plus the musical journey of her new feature film, Finding Emily.
Eliza Hooper: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Even/Odd director shares the Hairspray merch, hollow heads and hot priests that keep her inspired.
On My Radar: Martin Raffier
Tool director Martin Raffier lets us know what's on his creative radar as he cites comic books as one of his main inspirations, explains why he misses "old school" commercials, and says he can get lost down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia.
Playlist: Cami Starkman
For our latest Playlist, we hear from Nomad Editor Cami Starkman. Here she talks scroll-stopping music videos, the purity of editing, and cutting visuals for No Doubt’s residency at the Sphere.
On My Radar: Jackie Kelman Bisbee
Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Founding Partner of Park Pictures, on the advertising work that’s made an impression, the music video she believes is a “masterpiece”, and the enduring power of hair straighteners.