The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Peer Review: Clara Bacou
On My Radar: Toby Walsham
Toby Walsham, the Founder and CEO of Imagine This, tells us about a tech rethink, a favourite film in which Robert De Niro is a "cutie", and why the pitching process needs an overhaul, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Bethan Seller: A Few Of My Favourite Things
SLASH director Bethan Seller talks us through the pottering, plants and pockets full of Yorkshire Tea she needs in order to keep her creativity flowing.
Playlist: Camila Cornelsen
This week we hear from GREATERGOOD director Camila Cornelsen about her reference folder of inspiration, some upbeat musical promos, and her days of being a lead singer in a pop band!
Peer Review: Andy & Adeena
BLINKINK animation directors Andy & Adeena celebrate the tactile, surreal and delightfully odd world of stop-motion, from formative favourites Wallace and Gromit and Coraline to artists Mikey Please, Nina Gantz and Stevie Gee.
On My Radar: Thomas Cole
Thomas Cole, Senior Producer at Black Kite Studios, talks levelling up his audio-visual game, the sweet burn of Mint Source shower gel, and the overstimulation of Instagram, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Peer Review: Chris Welsby
Coffee & TV Animator Chris Welsby reflects on the work and creatives that have inspired his career, including Disney's Glen Keane, the expressive CG of Arcane and the emotional realism of Life of Pi’s tiger.
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On My Radar: Ross Allen
Slash director Ross Allen hails Volvo's storytelling approach, Apple's indispensable AirPods, and the beauty of golf, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Trent and Marlena: A Few Of Our Favourite Things
The Gravy Films directing duo (and spouses) talk us through the sentimental Super 8s and hidden trophies that keep their inspiration alive.
Playlist: Emile Doucette
We chat with PS260 editor Emile Doucette, where he talks classic mid-90s MTV promos, sources of inspiration and doing impressions of Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre...
Peer Review: Jungle
L.A. and Rio de Janeiro-based Park Pictures directing duo Jungle unpack their creative partnership, processes, and how filmmaking helps them uncover personal truths in unexpected places.
On My Radar: Balázs & Cátia
Nexus Studios animation duo Balázs Simon [left] and Cátia Abreu, aka Balázs & Cátia, discuss an animated film "that transcends both language and age", an animated TV show that's "the perfect combination of funny and depressing", and why now, more than ever, people want good stories, told in a novel way.