the Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
OnMyRadar:MrGammon
Playlist:DanielOlaifa
Peer Review: Sandro Rados
Repped by RSA Films, shots EMEA New Director of the Year Sandro Rados admires creatives from Rick Owens to Céline Sciamma, reflects on artistic freedom, and shares why the greatest filmmakers are those who fully commit to their ideas.
On My Radar: Carl Sundemo
Epoch Films' Swedish director Carl Sundemo has a lot of love for Jeff Low's Telstra campaign, Charlie Kaufman’s BAFTA speech, and Craig Allen's creative influence, as he reveals what's on his radar.
Playlist: Leo Aguirre
We spoke with Park Pictures director Leo Aguirre about his Minolta TC-1 and Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer, experimental jazz playlists, and the inner workings of the promo industry.
Peer Review: Jamie Maule-ffinch
From Megaforce's breathtaking ads for Burberry to the famous flying bicycle scene in Steven Spielberg's E.T., Rattling Stick director Jamie Maule-ffinch shares the films and directors that have shaped his creative vision.
Sophie Jones: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Somesuch director/photographer talks to us about the captured memories that fuel her creativity.
Playlist: WAXXWORK
We hear from Art Practice directing duo WAXXWORK consisting of Timothy Casten and Vikesh Govind. Here they talk about representation in music videos, the wonder of Google Docs, and watching their Director’s Label DVD collection.
On Location is a column that gives a boots-on-the-ground look at some amazing cities, brought to you by local production experts.
OnLocation...Shanghai
OnLocation...Barcelona
OnLocation...Budapest
OnLocation...Athens
OnLocation...Vilnius
Peer Review: Peter O'Brien
With a background in sound design, Emerald Pictures director Peter O'Brien has crafted sensitive and impactful campaigns for brands from the Irish Heart Foundation to Sky. Here, he discusses the people who inspire him, how great sound creates a story and why patience is a director’s greatest asset.
On My Radar: Manuel Borde
Manuel Borde, Global Chief Creative Officer, Commerce at VML, has a tough time choosing his favourite TV show, but instantly knows what he would alter about the current advertising industry set-up, as he reveals what's on his radar.
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Radical Friend: A Few Of My Favourite Things
JOJX director Radical Friend (aka Kirby McClure) talks us through the crystal amphibians and lucky feet-warmers that keep his creativity flowing.
Playlist: David J East
David J East is a partner and creative director at Imagine This. Here, he chats about the dream of working with the Gallagher brothers, looking at paintings for inspiration, and his love of penguins.
On My Radar: Mr. Francois
Director Mr. Francois, repped in the US by Slash, talks AI promptography, the poetic nature of sports, and the life-affirming qualities of potatoes, as he reveals what's on his radar.