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

On My Radar: Ryan Ebner
13th May

On My Radar: Ryan Ebner

ArtClass director Ryan Ebner goes large when it comes to TVs, geeks out to cerebral podcasts, and reveals the six letters that cemented his love of comedy, as he tells us what's on his creative radar.

Cannes Contenders: Sweden
13th May
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Cannes Contenders: Sweden

Cannes Contenders: The UK
12th May
CANNES CONTENDERS 2025

Cannes Contenders: The UK

12th May
Matt Swanson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Matt Swanson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Epoch Films director cites novelisations of movies that don't exist and wise words from Brian Eno among the brilliantly odd items he keeps around himself for creative inspiration.

6th May
On My Radar: BB Blanchard

On My Radar: BB Blanchard

PS260 editor BB Blanchard explains why Spotify is music to her ears and says that Sing Sing is a must-see film, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

1st May
Playlist: Michael Holyk

Playlist: Michael Holyk

We speak with Kode Media director Michael Holyk about being a warhammer nerd, fucking expensive music videos, and his sick little Fujifilm X100 camera.

30th Apr
Peer Review: Niclas Larsson

Peer Review: Niclas Larsson

From Swedish pole vaulters to irreverent documentary series, MJZ's Niclas Larsson shares the people and art that have inspired his vibrant and varied career spanning acting, award-winning short filmmaking and commercial directing.

29th Apr
On My Radar: Paul Lovas

On My Radar: Paul Lovas

Paul Lovas, a director at NERD Productions, praises simple ideas done well, is fascinated by brilliant people's obsessions, and is turning a childhood dream into a reality for his upcoming project.

28th Apr
Arielle Zakowski: A Few of My Favourite Things

Arielle Zakowski: A Few of My Favourite Things

The Work Editorial editor talks us through the complex timelines, handy foot-coverings and romantic aliens that keep her creativity flowing.

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.

22nd Apr
On My Radar: Laura Murphy

On My Radar: Laura Murphy

Gravy Films director Laura Murphy loves the sweary antics of Brian Cox, the all-round excellence of a Coppola classic, and the occasional bit of inspirational eavesdropping.

17th Apr
Playlist: Mia Barnes

Playlist: Mia Barnes

Radical Media director Mia Barnes shares her thoughts on music videos remaining a core part of an artist’s brand and identity, subversive female directors, and her new Nikon 35ti camera...

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15th Apr
On My Radar: Jeanne Weber

On My Radar: Jeanne Weber

Palma Pictures' Client Services Coordinator Jeanne Weber talks Super Bowl spots, tech-renting sites and the problem with France's 'Pink Tax', as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

14th Apr
Olly Williams: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Olly Williams: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The director/production designer takes us through his trove of set decorations and familial artwork in this insight into creative inspiration.

9th Apr
Peer Review: Drea Cooper

Peer Review: Drea Cooper

UNIT9 director Drea Cooper reflects on the power of great storytelling - from cosmic car ads to grindhouse-inspired spots - the unpredictability of production life, and the importance of good communication.

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