The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Phoebe May
Peer Review: Nathalie Lamb
On My Radar: Audrey Mascina
Spark & Riot director Audrey Mascina is blown away by a Glazer classic and a Gondry new release, believes everyone should see Jane Campion's masterpiece, and wants more madness in advertising.
Paul Briganti: A Few Of My Favourite Things
RadicalMedia director Paul Briganti shares the bear spray, baseball cap and brilliantly self-indulgent shrine that keep him creative.
Cannes Contenders 2026: The UK
Susie Innes, Executive Producer at WPP Production, gives us her UK Cannes Contenders for 2026, featuring some uncomfortable watches, a car commercial with a dancing octopus, and a young boy owning that trip to the toilet.
Cannes Contenders 2026: Cannes For Good
Tamryn Kerr the Co-Founder and CCO at Hijinks gives us her Cannes Contenders in the Cannes For Good category, featuring reframed tourism ads, targeted demographics, and campaigns entering the national conversation.
On My Radar: Niyadre
FORM London director Niyadre talks gaming, Gosling and Instagram, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Cannes Contenders 2026: Germany
Christoph Petzenhauser EP at ANORAK Film provides us with some German Cannes Contenders, featuring a double dose of Hornbach, a genuine cultural moment, and a game changer from Deutsche Bahn.
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Cannes Contenders 2026: The UK
Sam Walker, Global Creative Partner at Uncommon Creative Studio and director at Creators Inc, goes for Channel 4 filth, some flawless direction and a debut poo as he highlights his pick of the UK crop.
Sebastian Lopez: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Superprime director Sebastian Lopez shares the football, free-writing and furtive acts of rebellion that fuel his creativity.
Cannes Contenders 2026: Italy
Livio Basoli, Chief creative Officer & Partner at DUDE Milan gives us their picks for this years Cannes Lions. Selecting spectacular food depictions, desirable IKEA catalogues and a provocative McDonald’s installation.
Cannes Contenders 2026: South Africa
Darling Films director Alexa Wilson gives us some South African Cannes Contenders, featuring wonderful wire cars, immersive and intriguing portraits, and work capturing something deeply familiar to many South Africans.
Playlist: Alice Bloomfield
RSA director Alice Bloomfield hits us with some fascinating animated music promos, talks short form content, and she's also keeping ants under her bed...