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Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
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Peer Review: Michael Sagol
2nd Apr

Peer Review: Michael Sagol

With a career spanning all things from creating Oscar-winning work to wrangling rats, Caviar founder and EP Michael Sagol shares the importance of trusting your gut, embracing the chaos, and empowering the people around you.

31st Mar
Val Thrasher: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Val Thrasher: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Abandon Editorial editor talks us through the old-school media, striking imagery, and all-important greenary that keeps her creativity flowing.

25th Mar
On My Radar: Paul Sumpter

On My Radar: Paul Sumpter

Paul Sumpter, Sound Designer at The Futz Butler, talks about his pedalboard problem, why music briefing is broken, and watching the rip-roarin' goal-scorin' Hammers! ⚒️

24th Mar
Diego Contreras: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Diego Contreras: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Superprime Films' recent signing, Diego Contreras, gives us an extensive look at the art, music and micro-decks that distract him from inspire his work on a daily basis.

20th Mar
Playlist: Paloma del Río

Playlist: Paloma del Río

We hear from Paloma del Río, Associate Creative Director at Ogilvy Madrid, where she talks 1990s music videos, how the industry has adapted to new platforms, and the future role of AI and virtual production.

19th Mar
Peer Review: Luying Dong

Peer Review: Luying Dong

Bubble Editor Luying Dong shares how she embraces the weird and wonderful in her work, draws inspiration from the experimentation of Yorgos Lanthimos, the infectious energy of Peggy Gou, and the surreal storytelling of Satoshi Kon.

18th Mar
On My Radar: Truman & Cooper

On My Radar: Truman & Cooper

KODE's Paris-born directing duo Truman & Cooper [aka Anthony Jorge, right, and Jonathan Cohen, left] talk the enduring impact of Twin Peaks, and the potential power of long term advertising relationships as they reveal what's on their creative radar.

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17th Mar
Dan French: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Dan French: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Stink Films director shares the sentimental gizmos and gadgets (and felines) that keep his workspace creatively fuelled.

12th Mar
Peer Review: Cisma

Peer Review: Cisma

Recently returning to Lobo - where his filmmaking career first began - director Cisma talks us through what excites him, from visionary creatives to seeing his ideas come to life on set, and explains why courage is the most essential quality for a director.

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11th Mar
On My Radar: João Retorta

On My Radar: João Retorta

Partizan director João Retorta on too-many-films-not-enough-time, the power of photography to inspire, and why the copy/paste mentality is harming the industry.

7th Mar
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Camila Zapiola: A Few of My Favourite Things

Camila Zapiola: A Few of My Favourite Things

Stink Films director Camila Zapiola's unique take on creative inspiration incorporates the many ways her absolute favourite thing - eight-month-old Félix - impacts her shooting schedule.

6th Mar
Playlist: MOM

Playlist: MOM

We hear from Black Dog's directing duo MOM (Matt Plaxco and Ray Larkin) where they talk maximising productivity without compromising quality, representation within the industry, and who cooks and cleans...

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