The Inspiration

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

Playlist: Gilbert Trejo
8th Jan

Playlist: Gilbert Trejo

We hear from Ruffians new director signing Gilbert Trejo, where he fills us in on some White Stripes promos he digs, an eclectic roster of artists he wants to work with and his love of being first in line at the movies.

23rd Dec
On My Radar: Ben Woolf

On My Radar: Ben Woolf

Burnt Road director Ben Woolf covets noise-cancelling headphones, rehearsal time for a project, and that serene feeling when all the hard work pays off, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

18th Dec
Playlist: RELTA

Playlist: RELTA

The Corner Shop director Relta, guides us through his music video choices, and he talks music labels investing in artists, being inspired by other music video directors, and dissing Lil Dicky...

16th Dec
On My Radar: Jamie Foord

On My Radar: Jamie Foord

Trim Editing Partner and editor Jamie Foord celebrates two very British films made decades apart, some beautiful Apple products, and being given the chance to be taken out of his comfort zone, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

15th Dec
Doug Hanshaw: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Doug Hanshaw: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The 77 Ventures ECD reveals the bookshelf, baseball cards and battered Yashica that keep his creativity fuelled.

11th Dec
Playlist: Sinclair

Playlist: Sinclair

We speak with Pulse Films director Sinclair about some classic Kylie promos, filling the void left by MTV, and working on superhero movies.

9th Dec
On My Radar: Alex Fischman Cárdenas

On My Radar: Alex Fischman Cárdenas

Greenpoint Pictures director Alex Fischman Cárdenas, who won a Silver Young Director Award this year for his PSA Listening is a Form of Love, for AdCouncil, on fresh thinking, old cameras and being scared of fruit.

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.

8th Dec
Alfie Whiteman: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Alfie Whiteman: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Somesuch signing (and former Spurs goalkeeper) shares the plants, pedals and photogenic cats that shape his creative voice.

3rd Dec
Peer Review: LIAKH

Peer Review: LIAKH

Furlined director LIAKH talks films that feel like fairy tales on acid, watching Teasing John Malkovich weekly, and why every director needs both a therapist and a best friend.

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2nd Dec
On My Radar: Jordi Urbea

On My Radar: Jordi Urbea

Jordi Urbea, the CEO of Ogilvy Spain, talks about indispensable AI, the need for a broader vision, and the enduring allure of the football pitch.

1st Dec
Sha Collier: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Sha Collier: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Paragon director reveals the Pentax, posters and park passports that keep her creative spirit shining.

25th Nov
On My Radar: Tim Bierbaum

On My Radar: Tim Bierbaum

Tim Bierbaum, director at 1stAveMachine, talks energetic advertising, the imaginative impact of Labyrinth, and the artistic merits of comic books, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

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