the Inspiration

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

23^rd May

OnMyRadar:AdrianaCruz

Tool of North America's Adriana Cruz, a director of Saturday Night Live's celebrity-packed comedy shorts, talks about unaffordable art, revisiting 30 Rock, and ad-libbed lyrics about dogs, as she reveals what's on her radar.

22^nd May

MarceloBurgos:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

16^th May

OnMyRadar:JamsxBash

10^th May

Peer Review: Abraham Felix

New Orleans-based Curfew filmmaker Abraham Felix talks us through his inspirations, his lifelong love for human storytelling, and explains why seeing an actor bring his idea to life is the best thing about directing.

9^th May

On My Radar: Karen Cunningham

PRETTYBIRD director Karen Cunningham talks TikTok rabbit holes, phones abandoned on trains, and why director treatments should be pitched in person, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

8^th May

Arthur Valverde: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Henry new signing Arthur Valverde talks us through the notebooks, photos and scents that power his fashion films, commercials and music videos.

4^th May

Playlist: Manu Cossu

We speak to Iconoclast Director Manu Cossu about inspirations, changes in the industry and growing old...

2^nd May

On My Radar: Nick Haynes

Nick Haynes, Executive Producer at The-Artery, regrets the lack of a bouncing phone and celebrates the impact his father had on his career, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

26^th Apr

Peer Review: Giselle Hall

750mph's Sound Engineer Giselle Hall talks us through the films and soundtracks that inspire her, the difference between working on long and short-form films, and why Britney Spear's Toxic is the all-time greatest example of audio mixing.

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.

25^th Apr FASHION FOCUS

On My Radar: Eno

Ruffian director Eno on the uplifting creative activation of sparkling water, the sometimes unforgotten social platform, and his new short film, Sustainable, a satirical take on the fashion world's unusual trends.

24^th Apr FASHION FOCUS