the Inspiration

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

1^st Dec

PeerReview:LuizEvandro

Vetor Lab multimedia director Luiz Evandro cites some space-based contemporaries as objects of admiration and explains how Michel Gondry mastered transmedia before the term was even coined.

30^th Nov

Work Editorial's Hasani Franke tells us why The Leftovers could be perfect storytelling, how Walter Murchmight might just be the greatest editor of all time, and knowing the right moment to hit the spacebar for someone else.

23^rd Nov

On My Radar: Sean Stender

Cut+Run editor, Sean Stender, discusses his YouTube habit, the brilliance of Denis Villeneuve and the influence of Jonze, Gondry and Cunningham on his career, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

17^th Nov

Peer Review: Ben Murray

Bullion director Ben Murray looks to his comedy contemporaries to spotlight the challenges in bringing the funny to screen.

16^th Nov

On My Radar: Olivia Rose

Stink Rising director Olivia Rose shows the love for an IKEA Christmas commercial, celebrates a website that's become the 21st century version of a business card, and admits she might just have a small problem with her admiration for a particular flower.

11^th Nov

Playlist: Elizabeth Doonan

We spoke with Elizabeth Doonan, Executive Producer - Special Projects at SMUGGLER about playing the flute in Carnegie Hall, their fave music videos and working with Little Simz.

9^th Nov

On My Radar: Kelsey Taylor

Eleanor director Kelsey Taylor recommends some movie classics and hopes some of the literary greats are left for her to adapt, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

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.

8^th Nov

Paul Marty and Etienne Renaux: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Herezie creative duo discuss how football passion, newspaper relics and a tasty croissant keep them creatively inspired.

4^th Nov

On location.... Milan

The Family Milan's Senior Producer, Danielle Joujou, and Head of Research & Development, Ragnhild S. Holstad, take us on a tour around Milan, highlighting the best bars, restaurants and landmarks that any visitor to the city needs to take in.