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

On My Radar: Jasmin Kuhn
22nd Oct CINEMATOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS

OnMyRadar:JasminKuhn

Director and cinematographer Jasmin Kuhn talks technological gear, the films that have lit up her year and the DPs who have influenced her career, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

15th Oct
On My Radar: Catherine Bull

On My Radar: Catherine Bull

As Lost Planet editor Catherine Bull reveals what's on her radar, we find her serious about puzzles, effusive about a particular Lars von Trier film, and thankful that Willie Nelson's back catalogue is so eclectic.

14th Oct CINEMATOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS
Lucy Sandler: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Lucy Sandler: A Few Of My Favourite Things

LA-based Park Pictures director/photographer Lucy Sandler talks us through the pooches, knitwork and bushy broads that keep her inspiration flowing.

8th Oct
On My Radar: Connor Cassidy

On My Radar: Connor Cassidy

Connor Cassidy, editor and cinematographer at Boomshot, talks about his passion for action sports, which is a proving ground for advertising, and his love for Below Deck, as he reveals what's on his radar.

4th Oct
Peer Review: Olivia Ravasio

Peer Review: Olivia Ravasio

With a background in television production, CEO & EP at creative studio Entropico Olivia Ravasio now brings her narrative storytelling experience to the advertising world. shots caught up with her to talk AI artists, Baz Luhrmann's dating life, and the ever-changing entertainment landscape.

3rd Oct
Playlist: Nitram

Playlist: Nitram

Director Nitram at MindsEye and Hamlet talks story-driven music videos, boundary pushing commercials, and Coco Chanel's lover...

1st Oct
On My Radar: Jonathan Santana

On My Radar: Jonathan Santana

Jonathan Santana, Chief Creative Officer at Johannes Leonardo, discusses his passion for music and art as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

Around the world

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1st Oct INSPIRATION FOCUS
Talkin 'bout my inspiration

Talkin 'bout my inspiration

Our final look at the work that brought ad champions into the industry sees eight greats recall the spacemen, gerbils and slaps that left a mark.

30th Sep
Bennett Johnson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Bennett Johnson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Missing Link Films' London-born, Brooklyn-based director Bennett Johnson talks through the headwear, footwear, and self-care that keeps his creativity flowing.

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27th Sep INSPIRATION FOCUS
Talking 'bout my inspiration

Talking 'bout my inspiration

Continuing this month's Inspiration focus, shots catches up with seven creatives from all corners of the industry to discover the spots that sold them a career in advertising.

25th Sep
Peer Review: Pete Riski

Peer Review: Pete Riski

From Spielberg's E.T. to Steve Rogers' Cadburys ad, TV and commercial director Pete Riski, repped by Wild Gift, talks us through the films that inspire him and explains why there will always be a place for human storytelling.

24th Sep INSPIRATION FOCUS
Inspired thinking; the ads that made me

Inspired thinking; the ads that made me

As we continue this month's Inspiration Focus, we hear from five more advertising luminaries who reveal the commercials which persuaded them to get into the advertising industry.