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Playlist: David Heofs
17th Sep

Playlist: David Heofs

This week we hear from director David Heofs, here he talks using handmade or analogue techniques for promos, celebrates Ed Bangers musical efforts, and and spills the beans on voicing Michael Jackson's family for Spanish TV.

3rd Sep
Playlist: The Reggies

Playlist: The Reggies

Strike Anywhere's directing duo The Reggies (aka Jake Herman and Clay Dirkse) give us the lowdown on evil vertical video, wanting to make abstract and conceptual work for artists, and dethroning Joey Chestnut...

2nd Sep
Peer Review: Alex Boutell

Peer Review: Alex Boutell

Rogue Films director Alex Boutell celebrates the simplicity and comedic timing of his favourite shows from I Think You Should Leave to The Simpsons, and urges directors to keep the width of their trousers in check.

1st Sep
On My Radar: Olga Makarchuk

On My Radar: Olga Makarchuk

Nerd Productions director Olga Makarchuk admires work that doesn't take the easy route, is a big fan of a David Lynch classic, and has her ear to the ground for bat calls, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

20th Aug
Playlist: Greg Hackett

Playlist: Greg Hackett

Park Pictures director Greg Hackett talks about the joy of Adam Buxton's Bug nights, a previous life as a musician, and the returning emphasis on long-form promos.

18th Aug
On My Radar: Stefane Rosa

On My Radar: Stefane Rosa

Stefane Rosa, CEO of Prose on Pixels US, is a fan of Oura, a devotee of TikTok and an enthusiast of 80s music... but draws the line at "making stupid people famous".

17th Aug
Julian Acosta: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Julian Acosta: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Cobblestone director shares the drums, drawings and deathly objects that shape his search for human truth.

Around the world

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11th Aug
On My Radar: Christophe Dolcerocca

On My Radar: Christophe Dolcerocca

Papaya Films director Christophe Dolcerocca believes the free pitching process is criminal, misses using Snapchat, and celebrates the fable-like properties of a Luc Besson film.

10th Aug
Christa Jarrold: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Christa Jarrold: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Jelly director shares the lido, the Lady and the lo-fi textures behind her squishy universe.

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6th Aug
Playlist: Matt Devine

Playlist: Matt Devine

This weeks Playlist features Object & Animal director Matt Devine, where he talks about badly speaking foreign languages, various musical inspirations, and the future of promos.

4th Aug
On My Radar: Christian Saint

On My Radar: Christian Saint

RadicalMedia London director Christian Saint discusses curiosity, Kendrick Lamar and what advertising campaigns need to recognise that their audience is smart, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

3rd Aug
Winnie Cheung: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Winnie Cheung: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Lost Planet editor Winnie Cheung eschews the trinkets and instead shares the studios, stories and spectral spaces that keep her moving.

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