the Inspiration

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

25^th Jan

PeerReview:MimiCave

REVERIE Content filmmaker, choreographer, dancer, and writer Mimi Cave tells us how dance led to direction, that patience is an on-set virtue and why Mike Nichols is an all-time great.

24^th Jan

ChloëGreene:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

19^th Jan

Playlist: Jay Green

Director Jay Green at Compulsory talks about cow farms in rural Lincolnshire, spending hours watching music channels and his VR headset...

17^th Jan

On My Radar: Daniel Mitchell

Daniel Mitchell, an editor at Work London, talks Super Bowl bravery and musical cheat codes as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

16^th Jan

Alicia MacDonald: A Few Of My Favourite Things

JOJX and Missing Link Films director Alicia MacDonald is well-skilled at bringing the chortles in her short-form work, but, as is evidenced in this run-through of the items that top-up her creativity, the laughs are not confined to the screen.

12^th Jan

Playlist: Elijah B Torn

We hear from Elijah B Torn, the Head of Creative Production at Found Objects, about animated music videos, board game soundtracks, and some Teenage Engineering...

10^th Jan

On My Radar: Billy & Brett

Ruckus Films' directing duo Brett Snider [left] & Billy Federighi look forward to the return of bold creative ideas, champion a boring but brutal movie, and bemoan the sometimes "ridiculous" approach to treatments.

9^th Jan

A Few Of My Favourite Things: Tomás Becú

The Co-Founder of BAMBA talks us through some spicy, steely and sparkling mementoes from around his creative workspace.

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 Jan

Playlist: Alice Kunisué

We chat with the Mirror Mirror and HALAL director Alice Kunisué about her strange feet, future optimism and some superb dancing music videos.

3^rd Jan

On My Radar: LeSean Harris

Fela director LeSean Harris provides his list of people, movies, commercials and TV shows that can provide inspiration for the year ahead, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.