The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
On My Radar: Kamen Markov
On My Radar: WAAAW
HAMLET directing duo WAAAW, aka Jack Antoine Charlot [right] and Sidney Van Wichelen, get irate about Vimeo's alterations, heap praise on baby bottle warmers, have a new appreciation of Toy Story, and reveal that, when it comes to the best actors on set, it's often them... as they tell us what's on their creative radar.
Peer Review: Jasmin Mozaffari
With a varied career spanning features, TV, and commercials, Toronto-based Fela director and writer Jasmin Mozaffari reflects on the artists who inspire her, and shares why staying true to your voice is essential in an industry that often feels uncertain.
On My Radar: Stephanie Marrou
Stephanie Marrou, Executive Producer at Palma Pictures, talks egos and equine encounters, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.
On My Radar: Jared Lapidus
Thinking Machine director Jared Lapidus [left, with Martin Short] discusses scooters-with-wings, a De Niro film from an unsung sub-genre, why Kevin Kline should receive Oscars in perpetuity, and why Prince is sort of like Ginger Rogers, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
The Voorhes: A Few Of Our Favourite Things
Neighborhood Watch directing duo (and married couple) The Voorhes talk us through the ViewMasters, fruit mashers, and Life Savers that keep thier creative juices flowing.
Peer Review: Clara Bacou
With a varied career that has transported her from digital art experiments to stadium-filling visuals and immersive AR experiences, Partizan Studio animation director Clara Bacou shares the designers and directors who inspire her and why curiosity, collaboration, and adaptability are at the heart of her craft.
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On My Radar: Toby Walsham
Toby Walsham, the Founder and CEO of Imagine This, tells us about a tech rethink, a favourite film in which Robert De Niro is a "cutie", and why the pitching process needs an overhaul, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Bethan Seller: A Few Of My Favourite Things
SLASH director Bethan Seller talks us through the pottering, plants and pockets full of Yorkshire Tea she needs in order to keep her creativity flowing.
Playlist: Camila Cornelsen
This week we hear from GREATERGOOD director Camila Cornelsen about her reference folder of inspiration, some upbeat musical promos, and her days of being a lead singer in a pop band!
Peer Review: Andy & Adeena
BLINKINK animation directors Andy & Adeena celebrate the tactile, surreal and delightfully odd world of stop-motion, from formative favourites Wallace and Gromit and Coraline to artists Mikey Please, Nina Gantz and Stevie Gee.
On My Radar: Thomas Cole
Thomas Cole, Senior Producer at Black Kite Studios, talks levelling up his audio-visual game, the sweet burn of Mint Source shower gel, and the overstimulation of Instagram, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.