The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Mia Barnes
On My Radar: Jeanne Weber
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.
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.
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.
On Location is a column that gives a boots-on-the-ground look at some amazing cities, brought to you by local production experts.
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.
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.