the Inspiration

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

10^th Sep

PeerReview:MartaCunningham

m ss ng p eces director Marta Cunningham gets passionate about her favourite feature films, shares how Spike Lee turned her from an aspiring ballerina to a storyteller, and explains why on set is the best place in the world to be.

10^th Sep

OnMyRadar:ElliottLester

6^th Sep

DanielMaarleveld’scodesofcreativity

5^th Sep

Playlist: Elvis Santos Sierra

This week we hear from Elvis Santos Sierra, Head of PR & Influence at Ogilvy Madrid. Here he recalls recording Nirvana on VHS, Michael Kiwanuka concert's, and drinking a glass of water before leaving the house...

3^rd Sep

On My Radar: Victoria Keenan

Victoria Keenan, Head of Production at BBH London, on the three things she can't live without, the website that all Brits need, and the people who have influenced her career.

2^nd Sep

Practice: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

The Jelly directing duo discuss the movie theatres, wheels and exotic spices that keep their creativity moving.

27^th Aug

On My Radar: Chelsea Lupkin

Greenpoint Pictures director Chelsea Lupkin says she is pleasantly horrified by a film's marketing campaign, admits to crying at a monster movie, and explains why drifting's "smoking tires and impressive driving manoeuvres" has influenced her career.

22^nd Aug

Playlist: Jocelyn Anquetil

The Caviar director Jocelyn Anquetil speaks on listening to Mk.gee, off-beat horror movies, and her garlic crusher...

20^th Aug

On My Radar: Emily Wilcox

Emily Wilcox, CEO of TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, talks Wes Anderson's whimsey, Sia's multi-dimensionalism, and advertising's sometimes unrecognised brilliance.

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 Aug

Peer Review: Kelly Lyon ACE

Arts Academy editor Kelly Lyon, ACE shares her admiration for masterpieces from Severance to Making a Murderer, tells us why The Office is the holy grail of editing, and emphasises the power of a good cut in bringing comedy to life.

14^th Aug

Peer Review: Savannah O'Leary

From imaginative narratives to creative cuts, SLMBR PRTY director Savannah O’Leary talks us through a diverse selection of films that inspire her, and explains why being able to kill your darlings is a director's most valuable skill.