The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Sinclair
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.
On My Radar: Jordi Urbea
Jordi Urbea, the CEO of Ogilvy Spain, talks about indispensable AI, the need for a broader vision, and the enduring allure of the football pitch.
Sha Collier: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Paragon director reveals the Pentax, posters and park passports that keep her creative spirit shining.
On My Radar: Tim Bierbaum
Tim Bierbaum, director at 1stAveMachine, talks energetic advertising, the imaginative impact of Labyrinth, and the artistic merits of comic books, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Samuel Morris: A Few Of My Favourite Things
FORM London director Samuel Morris reveals the Crocs, cameras and cinema seats that keep his creativity fuelled.
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Playlist: Frances O’Sullivan
We hear from Anonymous Content director Frances O’Sullivan, where she speaks on watching David Bowie DVD's, going gaga over Lady Gaga, and the pushback against disposable content.
Peer Review: Maureen Hufnagel
Landia director Maureen Hufnagel shares how shifting from agency life to production helped to reclaim her creativity, and explains why staying true to your own voice matters over everything else.
On My Radar: Carol Markowicz
Madre director Carol Markowicz says her favourite TV show is a "philosophical masterpiece", appreciates good coffee, and is inspired by Romanian cinema, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.
Marc Sidelsky: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Knucklehead director Marc Sidelsky [left, pictured with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta] reveals the posters, playlists and pitch notes that keep his imagination firing.
On My Radar: Rachael Connelly
Rachael Connelly, editor at Nomad Editorial, applauds ads that hook you in seconds, is looking for a new TV series to equal one that was "perfect", and is dismayed to have "the gait of a baby giraffe".