the Inspiration

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

12^th Mar

PeerReview: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.

11^th Mar

OnMyRadar:JoãoRetorta

7^th Mar INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025

CamilaZapiola:AFewofMyFavouriteThings

6^th Mar

Playlist: MOM

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

4^th Mar

On My Radar: Victoria Rivera

SLMBR PRTY director Victoria Rivera on the creative opportunities of an empty notebook, a recent film with a "perfect" ending, and why, in TV, there's B.S. and A.S.

3^rd Mar

Sandrine Orabona: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Storyform director Sandrine Orabona talks us through the splicers, floorboards, and cursed props that keep her inspiration flowing.

25^th Feb

On My Radar: Danielle Schneiderman

Modern Post Editor Danielle Schneiderman talks Timothée Chalamet press tours and Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn blowing each other to smithereens, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

21^st Feb

Peter Lee Scott: A Few Of My Favourite Things

What impact do surfboards, brain fluids, and clucking neighbours have on creativity? The Reform School director takes us through his workspace to show what keeps him inspired.

20^th Feb

Playlist: Tash Hicks

We hear from Coffee & TV London colourist Tash Hicks, where she talks about her camera collection, the allure of the grading suite, and some cinematic videos.

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.

18^th Feb

On My Radar: Guy Savin

Guy Savin, Senior Editor at Marshall Street Editors, on why the industry misses an advertising legend, the movie that paved his way into filmmaking, and the TV show that will always make him cry.

17^th Feb

Pelufo & Alba: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

Ogilvy Madrid senior creative team Antonio Pelufo and Alba López Peláez talk us through the notebooks, coffee cups and lucky balls that keep them creatively inspired.