The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
On My Radar: Franki Goodwin
Playlist: Gilbert Trejo
We hear from Ruffians new director signing Gilbert Trejo, where he fills us in on some White Stripes promos he digs, an eclectic roster of artists he wants to work with and his love of being first in line at the movies.
On My Radar: Mary Fix
Fresh Film's director Mary Fix admits that her phone is a central component to her life, reveals that a David Cronenberg re-education has reaped rewards, and hopes that comedy makes a comeback, as she tells us what's on her creative radar.
CARAZ: A Few Of My Favourite Things
BURN Studio director CARAZ kicks off 2026 with a look at the practices, not objects, that fuel her creativity.
On My Radar: Ben Woolf
Burnt Road director Ben Woolf covets noise-cancelling headphones, rehearsal time for a project, and that serene feeling when all the hard work pays off, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Playlist: RELTA
The Corner Shop director Relta, guides us through his music video choices, and he talks music labels investing in artists, being inspired by other music video directors, and dissing Lil Dicky...
On My Radar: Jamie Foord
Trim Editing Partner and editor Jamie Foord celebrates two very British films made decades apart, some beautiful Apple products, and being given the chance to be taken out of his comfort zone, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
On Location is a column that gives a boots-on-the-ground look at some amazing cities, brought to you by local production experts.
Doug Hanshaw: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The 77 Ventures ECD reveals the bookshelf, baseball cards and battered Yashica that keep his creativity fuelled.
Playlist: Sinclair
We speak with Pulse Films director Sinclair about some classic Kylie promos, filling the void left by MTV, and working on superhero movies.
On My Radar: Alex Fischman Cárdenas
Greenpoint Pictures director Alex Fischman Cárdenas, who won a Silver Young Director Award this year for his PSA Listening is a Form of Love, for AdCouncil, on fresh thinking, old cameras and being scared of fruit.
Alfie Whiteman: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Somesuch signing (and former Spurs goalkeeper) shares the plants, pedals and photogenic cats that shape his creative voice.
Peer Review: LIAKH
Furlined director LIAKH talks films that feel like fairy tales on acid, watching Teasing John Malkovich weekly, and why every director needs both a therapist and a best friend.