The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Cami Starkman
On My Radar: Jackie Kelman Bisbee
Cannes Contenders 2026: Canada
Vini Dalvi, CCO at Publicis Toronto, shares a selection of Canadian work he thinks could scoop awards at Cannes, including silent vehicles, sleep talkers and toothless smiles.
On My Radar: Mohammad Gorjestani
Even/Odd Co-Founder and director, Mohammad Gorjestani, celebrates a film that will "bend your understanding of what cinema can be", is inspired by the people of Iran, but might hunt you down if you don't put a coaster under your drink.
Ryan Patrick: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Picture North director talks through the gremlins, grandfather's lamps and glass-half-full mantra that keep him creatively inspired.
Eros V: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The MindsEye/WW7 director shares the notebooks, novelty hats and nightmare fuel that keep him on track.
Cannes Contenders 2026: Music Videos
With some striking visuals and stirring tracks, Annie Ayres, Head of Music at Untold Studios, picks her selection of the best music videos, ones she believes could become chart toppers at this year's Cannes Lions.
Playlist: Phoebe May
This week FORM director Phoebe May gives us the scoop on incoming changes within the music industry, some pop promo gems, and recreating Avril Lavigne videos.
On Location is a column that gives a boots-on-the-ground look at some amazing cities, brought to you by local production experts.
Peer Review: Nathalie Lamb
Known for her bold storytelling across advertising, feature films and stop motion, Emerald Pictures director Nathalie Lamb talks about arthouse classics, modern masterpieces, and missing female role models.
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.