The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Peer Review: Drea Cooper
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
On My Radar: Paul Sumpter
Paul Sumpter, Founder and Creative Director at The Futz Butler, talks about his pedalboard problem, why music briefing is broken, and watching the rip-roarin' goal-scorin' Hammers! ⚒️
Diego Contreras: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Superprime Films' recent signing, Diego Contreras, gives us an extensive look at the art, music and micro-decks that distract him from inspire his work on a daily basis.
Playlist: Paloma del Río
We hear from Paloma del Río, Associate Creative Director at Ogilvy Madrid, where she talks 1990s music videos, how the industry has adapted to new platforms, and the future role of AI and virtual production.
Peer Review: Luying Dong
Bubble Editor Luying Dong shares how she embraces the weird and wonderful in her work, draws inspiration from the experimentation of Yorgos Lanthimos, the infectious energy of Peggy Gou, and the surreal storytelling of Satoshi Kon.