the Inspiration

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

16^th Sep

Playlist:JoãoRetorta

We had a word with Bullion Productions director João Retorta about his vast range of inspirations, a deep list of music promos and his failed drumming experiences...

14^th Sep

RossTaylor:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

8^th Sep

Peer Review: Carlos Lowenstein

The Whitehouse Post editor shares his thoughts on the invisible privacy of editing, the many hats that need to be worn and how a background in group therapy might help the shaping of a project.

7^th Sep

On My Radar: Floyd Russ

Tool of North America director Floyd Russ admires the elevation of simple ideas, the multi-purposefulness of iPhones, and the complexity of playground designs, as he reveals what's on his radar.

2^nd Sep

Playlist: Vanessa Beletic

We hear from Rattling Stick director Vanessa Beletic about her favourite promos, some thoughts on the industry and her Mach-Hommy heavy rotation recommendation.

31^st Aug

On My Radar: Daniel McCarthy

Daniel McCarthy, CEO of Filmsupply and Musicbed, on his automotive addiction, the toxicity of social media, and why if you don't cry watching Father of the Bride, you don't have a soul.

25^th Aug

On Location... Sydney

Claire Thompson, Head of Production for FINCH, takes us on a tour of Sydney, Australia, a city that has nearly as many sights as it does places to eat.

24^th Aug

On My Radar: Bronwyn Sweeney and Loren Cook

MullenLowe London Creative Director duo Bronwyn Sweeney and Loren Cook [aka BroLo], admire Aldi's online exchanges, David Bowie's cinematic fantasy offering, and their mothers' influence, as they reveal what's on their 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.

19^th Aug

Playlist: Machine Operated

We caught up with the Pulse Films directing duo Machine Operated to talk sources of inspiration, bitcoin and Oriental shorthair cats.

18^th Aug

Peer Review: Alexander Haines

Working out of Tantrum, Alexander Haines offers his thoughts on the best sports commercials, and sports directors, of the past few decades. With shoutouts to Jonathan Glazer and Kahlil Joseph, Haines gives equal weight to both style and innovation.