the Inspiration

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

17^th Dec

PeerReview:DylanMaranda

Sequoia Content director Dylan Maranda celebrates stripped-back storytelling, film as a form of escapism, and The Lord of the Rings behind-the-scenes featurettes.

17^th Dec

Repped by Good Times, directing duo Bonnie + Alison specialise in comedic work and wearing coveralls on set. In their signature witty way, the pair share their inspirations from Tim & Eric to the Coen Brothers, and explain why for them, story and humour always comes first.

10^th Dec

On My Radar: Tom Day

Pulse Films director Tom Day, whose new documentary Undisputed, about Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, begins airing on Netflix today, talks fears, football and hidden talents as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

4^th Dec

Peer Review: Floris Kingma

From Lionel Goldstein to Sonic Youth to skateboard art, SLASH, Armoury and CZAR director Floris Kingma, aka Blackmetaldeath, gives us a tour of the creative minds that have inspired his filmmaking career so far.

3^rd Dec

On My Radar: Jeroen Annokkee

Armoury director Jeroen Annokkee loves the simplicity of a recent Hornbach spot, regrets the time he spends reading the news, and can't bring himself to answer one particular question, as he reveals what's on his radar.

28^th Nov

Playlist: Paul Minor

We hear from Golden LA director Paul Minor about music video passion projects, unique photobook inspirations and trying on Mr. T's gold chains.

27^th Nov

Peer Review: Stuart McIntyre

CANADA director Stuart McIntyre talks about how a life-altering health condition changed the trajectory of his filmmaking career, and shares some of the inspiration he's found along the way.

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.

26^th Nov

On My Radar: Tom Staniford

Gusto Film Creative Director and Founder Tom Staniford loves well-made simplicity, thinks everyone should take a look - and listen - to a particular Martin McDonagh film, and thinks advertising should have more respect for its audience, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

25^th Nov