The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Favourite Tech: Brian Bernard
Peer Review: Wolfberg
FORM's latest signing, directing duo Wolfberg, discuss finding a fresh visual language for every project, the value of practical craft, and why they're waiting for the AI pendulum to swing back.
Ryan Atkinson: A Few Of My Favourite Things
BBH USA Head of Black Sheep Design, Ryan Atkinson, shares the sheep, the shoes and the shape-shifting creative tools that keep him inspired.
Playlist: Alicia MacDonald
For this weeks Playlist we hear from The Corner Shop director Alicia MacDonald. Here she gives us the scoop on seeing Wolf Alice live, the impact of social media on the industry. Plus the musical journey of her new feature film, Finding Emily.
Eliza Hooper: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Even/Odd director shares the Hairspray merch, hollow heads and hot priests that keep her inspired.
On My Radar: Martin Raffier
Tool director Martin Raffier lets us know what's on his creative radar as he cites comic books as one of his main inspirations, explains why he misses "old school" commercials, and says he can get lost down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia.
Playlist: Cami Starkman
For our latest Playlist, we hear from Nomad Editor Cami Starkman. Here she talks scroll-stopping music videos, the purity of editing, and cutting visuals for No Doubt’s residency at the Sphere.
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On My Radar: Jackie Kelman Bisbee
Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Founding Partner of Park Pictures, on the advertising work that’s made an impression, the music video she believes is a “masterpiece”, and the enduring power of hair straighteners.
Cannes Contenders 2026: Canada
Vini Dalvi, CCO at Publicis Toronto, shares a selection of Canadian work he thinks could scoop awards at Cannes, including silent vehicles, sleep talkers and toothless smiles.
Cannes Contenders 2026: AI & Digital Craft
Chief Creative Officer at 72andSunny Toronto, Adam Reeves, casts an organic eye over some of AI's most creative digital offerings of the last year.
On My Radar: Mohammad Gorjestani
Even/Odd Co-Founder and director, Mohammad Gorjestani, celebrates a film that will "bend your understanding of what cinema can be", is inspired by the people of Iran, but might hunt you down if you don't put a coaster under your drink.
Ryan Patrick: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Picture North director talks through the gremlins, grandfather's lamps and glass-half-full mantra that keep him creatively inspired.