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Peer Review: Marta Cunningham
10th 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.

5th Sep
Playlist: Elvis Santos Sierra

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...

3rd Sep
On My Radar: Victoria Keenan

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.

2nd Sep
Practice: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

Practice: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

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

27th Aug
On My Radar: Chelsea Lupkin

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.

22nd Aug
Playlist: Jocelyn Anquetil

Playlist: Jocelyn Anquetil

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

20th Aug
On My Radar: Emily Wilcox

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.

19th Aug
Peer Review: Kelly Lyon ACE

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.

14th Aug
Peer Review: Savannah O'Leary

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.

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13th Aug
On My Radar: Marcus Tortorici

On My Radar: Marcus Tortorici

Marcus Tortorici, director at Voyager, enjoys revisiting his passion for photography, was left breathless by Alex Garland's recent project, and cites a Coen Brothers masterpiece as having a "profound impact".

12th Aug
Alice Kong: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Alice Kong: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Partizan director Alice Kong talks us through the thrifting treasures, sought-after shrub, and peeing pooches that fill her New York abode.

8th Aug
Playlist: ​Justin Sirizzotti

Playlist: ​Justin Sirizzotti

Justin Sirizzotti, Associate Creative Director at PXP, chats Dungeons and Dragons, his favourite directors and advances in music promo technology.