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The Inspiration

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

On My Radar: Paul Lovas
29th Apr

On My Radar: Paul Lovas

Paul Lovas, a director at NERD Productions, praises simple ideas done well, is fascinated by brilliant people's obsessions, and is turning a childhood dream into a reality for his upcoming project.

17th Apr
Playlist: Mia Barnes

Playlist: Mia Barnes

Radical Media director Mia Barnes shares her thoughts on music videos remaining a core part of an artist’s brand and identity, subversive female directors, and her new Nikon 35ti camera...

15th Apr
On My Radar: Jeanne Weber

On My Radar: Jeanne Weber

Palma Pictures' Client Services Coordinator Jeanne Weber talks Super Bowl spots, tech-renting sites and the problem with France's 'Pink Tax', as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

14th Apr
Olly Williams: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Olly Williams: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The director/production designer takes us through his trove of set decorations and familial artwork in this insight into creative inspiration.

9th Apr
Peer Review: Drea Cooper

Peer Review: Drea Cooper

UNIT9 director Drea Cooper reflects on the power of great storytelling - from cosmic car ads to grindhouse-inspired spots - the unpredictability of production life, and the importance of good communication.

8th Apr
On My Radar: Nico Poalillo

On My Radar: Nico Poalillo

Pulse Films director Nico Poalillo on why he tries to turn his back on tech, how heavy metal has been a huge influence, and why getting cancer may have been the best thing that ever happened to him.

7th Apr
Phil Medway: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Phil Medway: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Gusto Film Exec Producer/Head of Production shows us the trio of trinkets that keep him creatively inspired.

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.

3rd Apr
Playlist: O’Shaya

Playlist: O’Shaya

Wonderhatch Producer O’Shaya talks about the return to narrative-led music videos, her admiration for director Hiro Murai, and collecting postcards when she travels.

2nd Apr
Peer Review: Michael Sagol

Peer Review: Michael Sagol

With a career spanning all things from creating Oscar-winning work to wrangling rats, Caviar founder and EP Michael Sagol shares the importance of trusting your gut, embracing the chaos, and empowering the people around you.

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2nd Apr
Peer Review: Marty McMullan

Peer Review: Marty McMullan

Senior Colourist at Freefolk, Marty McMullan, shares the creatives and films that have inspired him, from Jill Bogdanowicz's perfectly balanced colour on Joker to the striking tones of Spielberg's West Side Story.

1st Apr
On My Radar: Spencer MacDonald

On My Radar: Spencer MacDonald

Voyager director Spencer MacDonald highlights a 1960s film which, these days, seems more like a documentary, loves an artist whose work champions sanity, and appreciates the creative influence of psilocybin mushrooms.

31st Mar
Val Thrasher: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Val Thrasher: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Abandon Editorial editor talks us through the old-school media, striking imagery, and all-important greenary that keeps her creativity flowing.

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