the Inspiration

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

11^th Aug

Playlist:MatthewPrickett

We hear from Editor Matthew Prickett at Work Editorial about laying down in nightclubs, edit schedules and The Elizabeth Line.

9^th Aug

JamieWhitby:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

5^th Aug

On Location... Tallinn

Aurimas Pukevičius, Executive Producer at Magic, guides us around great bars, amazing restaurants and the spectacular reinvention of this "post-Soviet seaside town".

2^nd Aug

Wednesday Studio, aka Daniela Negrin [left] Ochoa and Iria Lopez [right], directing collective at Bol Production House Barcelona, talk music, movies and mini rigs as they reveals what's on their creative radar.

28^th Jul

Playlist: Kid. Studio

We spoke with Friend's Kid. Studio members Glenn Michael and Christo about a slew of music videos, a stolen Beats Pill and their bad TV habits.

26^th Jul

On My Radar: Lauren Sick

Greenpoint director Lauren Sick, talks us through her 'extensive' use of Pinterest, a slate of great, female-directed films, and a slew of inspiring podcasts as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

25^th Jul

Amandla Baraka: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Little Minx director takes us through a treasure trove of inspirational items, including a useful fan, a powerful scream and... a birthing stool.

20^th Jul

Peer Review: Danielle Schneiderman

Modern Post editor Danielle Schneiderman takes us on a comprehensive tour of the work and filmmakers who have inspired her career, from a trio of incredible female directors to the best fashion film she's ever seen.

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.

19^th Jul

On My Radar: Graham Patterson

Graham Patterson, Editor at Modern Post, examines Zuckerberg's 'dystopian future', champions a directing duo who "brandish their creativity like a sledge hammer", and answers a "mean" musical questions, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

14^th Jul