the Inspiration

Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.

28^th Mar

OnMyRadar:PatrikBergh

Tantrum director Patrik Bergh talks Twix, treatment writing and 12 Angry Men as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

27^th Mar

DaxMartinez-Vargas:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

23^rd Mar

Playlist:CharlieRobins

21^st Mar

On My Radar: Kyra Bartley

Hamlet director Kyra Bartley on the films - both new and old - that have made an impact on her, the importance of having time, and why Twitter is her jam.

20^th Mar

Victoria Rivera: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The acclaimed SLMBR PRTY writer/director Victoria Rivera, known for her intimate, bilingual storytelling across various mediums, discusses her passion for classic cameras, new notebooks and a treasured typewriter.

14^th Mar

On My Radar: Tajana Tokyo

Former dancer and now a director at Somesuch, Tajana Tokyo, shares the things that get her creative juices flowing, including a recent Oscar contender and a TV show that "don’t just showcase this unrealistic idea of perfection".

13^th Mar

Kit Lynch-Robinson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The action-packed FLIPT director talks good coffee, great grades and important chips whilst going through a few of the things that keep him creatively inspired.

9^th Mar

Playlist: Wouter Stoter

We hear from Snapper Films director Wouter Stoter, where he tells us about his fave music promos, his vintage Marantz amplifier and making his own stamps in college.

7^th Mar

On My Radar: Rasha Clark

Ataboy's Head of Production, Rasha Clark, on immersive advertising, being a 90s kid, and why the best advertising needs to have the time - and money - to play with ideas.

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.

11^th Aug

OnLocation...Shanghai

MPC Shanghai Creative Director Barry Greaves gives us a tour of this incredible city, spanning the historic Bund to the Jing'an temple and its surrounds, offering something for everyone who visits.

30^th Jun

OnLocation...Barcelona

Barcelona is an expanse of delightful architecture, incredible food, and beautiful beaches, and we asked Jordi Molla, Production Ambassador for Twentyfour Seven to give us a guided tour of his city.

28^th Jul

OnLocation...Budapest

From Angel Films' production service mavens Zsofi Kende and Enikő Palchuber, comes a guided tour around Budapest, from rooftop bars to ancient amphitheaters, plus some recommended Hungarian street food.

9^th Jun

OnLocation...Athens

Maria Kopanou, Executive Producer, Green Olive Films, gives us the foodie's tour of Athens, shows off the beachfront locales, and recalls her fondest Akropolis memory.

2^nd Jun

OnLocation...Vilnius

Ema Čielytė, Production Manager at Magic Vilnius, guides us around the city; it's luxurious hotels and well-stocked whisky bars and its love of hot air balloons, and explains why the capital of Lithuania is the 'g-spot' of Europe.

6^th Mar

Aleks Kingo: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The TinyGiant director takes us through the rainbow of trinkets, keepsakes and cheeky awards that help her creativity flow.

28^th Feb

On My Radar: Fran Colombatti

Landia director Fran Colombatti celebrates YouTube, castigates fear, and chooses an unconventional - but wholly understandable - 'film of the year' for 2022, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.