The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Shapxo
On My Radar: Mal Ward
Brian Neaman: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Yonder comedy director reveals the trading cards, talented children and tiny Charles that keep his creativity fuelled.
Peer Review: Jessica Hernandez
With a portfolio spanning Sundance docs to Emmy-winning sketch comedy and HBO drama, Lost Planet editor Jessica Hernández shares how Sally Menke's fearless cut on Pulp Fiction, the climactic tension of Flight 93, and Hank Corwin's chaotic mastery of Don’t Look Up have inspired her own approach to storytelling.
On My Radar: Kamen Markov
Kamen Markov, Creative Director and VFX Supervisor at Framestore London, can’t imagine life without this trusty piece of kit, is in love with a David Lean epic, and is inspired by those who retain their childhood wonder.
Nare Mokgotho: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Reform School’s Nare Mokgotho finds creativity in cycling through Jo’burg, scribbling in notebooks, snacking mid-edit and strategic stalling.
On My Radar: WAAAW
HAMLET directing duo WAAAW, aka Jack Antoine Charlot [right] and Sidney Van Wichelen, get irate about Vimeo's alterations, heap praise on baby bottle warmers, have a new appreciation of Toy Story, and reveal that, when it comes to the best actors on set, it's often them... as they tell us what's on their creative radar.
Peer Review: Jasmin Mozaffari
With a varied career spanning features, TV, and commercials, Toronto-based Fela director and writer Jasmin Mozaffari reflects on the artists who inspire her, and shares why staying true to your voice is essential in an industry that often feels uncertain.
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On My Radar: Stephanie Marrou
Stephanie Marrou, Executive Producer at Palma Pictures, talks egos and equine encounters, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.
On My Radar: Jared Lapidus
Thinking Machine director Jared Lapidus [left, with Martin Short] discusses scooters-with-wings, a De Niro film from an unsung sub-genre, why Kevin Kline should receive Oscars in perpetuity, and why Prince is sort of like Ginger Rogers, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
The Voorhes: A Few Of Our Favourite Things
Neighborhood Watch directing duo (and married couple) The Voorhes talk us through the ViewMasters, fruit mashers, and Life Savers that keep thier creative juices flowing.
Peer Review: Clara Bacou
With a varied career that has transported her from digital art experiments to stadium-filling visuals and immersive AR experiences, Partizan Studio animation director Clara Bacou shares the designers and directors who inspire her and why curiosity, collaboration, and adaptability are at the heart of her craft.
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.