the Inspiration

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

20^th Feb

ElliotSimpson:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

The Park Village director talks us through the artwork, memories and directing toolkits he keeps nearly to maintain his creativity.

14^th Feb

LinaLytePlioplyte:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

9^th Feb

Playlist: Nathan James Tettey

We hear from Knucklehead director Nathan James Tettey about epic music videos, sources of inspiration and naval school...

7^th Feb FOOD & DRINK FOCUS

2AM's food and drink director Mike Matthews takes on a foodie-inflected version of this week's Radar as he reveals his love of toasties, the one food he could eat forever, and the restaurant he has on speed dial.

6^th Feb FOOD & DRINK FOCUS

Andrew Gooi: A Few of My Favourite Things

Ataboy director, food photographer and cinematographer Andrew Gooi talks us through some of the tasty treats that keep his work creatively vibrant.

31^st Jan MUSIC VIDEO FOCUS

The MVs that made us: Hip-hop at 50

Closing off January's Music Video Focus, Pulse Films' Head of Music Videos Rik Green and EP Nnena Nwakodo, plus a handful of the company's top directors talk us through the hip-hop heavyweights that shaped their vision.

31^st Jan

On My Radar: Jack Driscoll

Academy director Jack Driscoll reveals the film which pushed him into directing, the music he'd have on repeat, and why being a twin can really mess up your career, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

30^th Jan

Kevin Thomas: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Merman director and industry legend Kevin Thomas gives us an entertaining and surprisingly sweet dialogue with himself in this inimitable rundown of his creative knick-knacks.

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.

11^th Aug

OnLocation...Shanghai

MPC Shanghai Creative Director Barry Greaves gives us a tour of this incredible city, spanning the historic Bund to the Jing'an temple and its surrounds, offering something for everyone who visits.

30^th Jun

OnLocation...Barcelona

Barcelona is an expanse of delightful architecture, incredible food, and beautiful beaches, and we asked Jordi Molla, Production Ambassador for Twentyfour Seven to give us a guided tour of his city.

28^th Jul

OnLocation...Budapest

From Angel Films' production service mavens Zsofi Kende and Enikő Palchuber, comes a guided tour around Budapest, from rooftop bars to ancient amphitheaters, plus some recommended Hungarian street food.

9^th Jun

OnLocation...Athens

Maria Kopanou, Executive Producer, Green Olive Films, gives us the foodie's tour of Athens, shows off the beachfront locales, and recalls her fondest Akropolis memory.

2^nd Jun

OnLocation...Vilnius

Ema Čielytė, Production Manager at Magic Vilnius, guides us around the city; it's luxurious hotels and well-stocked whisky bars and its love of hot air balloons, and explains why the capital of Lithuania is the 'g-spot' of Europe.

25^th Jan

Peer Review: Mimi Cave

REVERIE Content filmmaker, choreographer, dancer, and writer Mimi Cave tells us how dance led to direction, that patience is an on-set virtue and why Mike Nichols is an all-time great.

24^th Jan

On My Radar: Jason Watts

Jason Watts, Creative Director at Freefolk, highlights a recent, punchy commercial, talks about upping his audio game, and tips his hat to an animating inspiration.