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

On My Radar: Patrik Bergh
28th Mar

OnMyRadar:PatrikBergh

Tantrum director Patrik Bergh talks Twix, treatment writing and 12 Angry Men as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

21st Mar
On My Radar: Kyra Bartley

On My Radar: Kyra Bartley

Hamlet director Kyra Bartley on the films - both new and old - that have made an impact on her, the importance of having time, and why Twitter is her jam.

20th Mar
Victoria Rivera: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Victoria Rivera: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The acclaimed SLMBR PRTY writer/director Victoria Rivera, known for her intimate, bilingual storytelling across various mediums, discusses her passion for classic cameras, new notebooks and a treasured typewriter.

14th Mar
On My Radar: Tajana Tokyo

On My Radar: Tajana Tokyo

Former dancer and now a director at Somesuch, Tajana Tokyo, shares the things that get her creative juices flowing, including a recent Oscar contender and a TV show that "don’t just showcase this unrealistic idea of perfection".

13th Mar
Kit Lynch-Robinson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Kit Lynch-Robinson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The action-packed FLIPT director talks good coffee, great grades and important chips whilst going through a few of the things that keep him creatively inspired.

9th Mar
Playlist: Wouter Stoter

Playlist: Wouter Stoter

We hear from Snapper Films director Wouter Stoter, where he tells us about his fave music promos, his vintage Marantz amplifier and making his own stamps in college.

7th Mar
On My Radar: Rasha Clark

On My Radar: Rasha Clark

Ataboy's Head of Production, Rasha Clark, on immersive advertising, being a 90s kid, and why the best advertising needs to have the time - and money - to play with ideas.

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.

6th Mar
Aleks Kingo: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Aleks Kingo: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The TinyGiant director takes us through the rainbow of trinkets, keepsakes and cheeky awards that help her creativity flow.

28th Feb
On My Radar: Fran Colombatti

On My Radar: Fran Colombatti

Landia director Fran Colombatti celebrates YouTube, castigates fear, and chooses an unconventional - but wholly understandable - 'film of the year' for 2022, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

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23rd Feb
Playlist: Gabriella Kingsley

Playlist: Gabriella Kingsley

We hear from Untold Studios director Gabriella Kingsley about her big musical inspirations, continued diversity within the industry and her condiment phobia...

21st Feb
On My Radar: Mah Ferraz

On My Radar: Mah Ferraz

Cut + Run [US] and The Quarry [UK] editor, Mah Ferraz, reveals what's on her creative radar listing the commercials, films and cultural touch points that provide inspiration and interest.

20th Feb
Elliot Simpson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Elliot Simpson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Park Village director talks us through the artwork, memories and directing toolkits he keeps nearly to maintain his creativity.