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

On My Radar: Rachael Connelly
11th Nov

On My Radar: Rachael Connelly

Rachael Connelly, editor at Nomad Editorial, applauds ads that hook you in seconds, is looking for a new TV series to equal one that was "perfect", and is dismayed to have "the gait of a baby giraffe".

4th Nov
On My Radar: Charlie Sells

On My Radar: Charlie Sells

Jelly's Joint-MD, Charlie Sells, reveals what's on her creative radar as she tells us about embracing the sound of silence, craving "super-trashy" TV, and collecting people (but not in a creepy way!).

3rd Nov
Patrice Lighter: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Patrice Lighter: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Station Film director Patrice Lighter reveals the pegboards, pocket pals and Pentax that keep her creativity fuelled.

28th Oct
On My Radar: Erik Kockum

On My Radar: Erik Kockum

Erik Kockum, director of Snask and repped by Papaya Films, is unimpressed by advertising's recent creative efforts, but has a lot of time for Kneecap, and Erik Kessels, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

27th Oct
Fredgy Noël: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Fredgy Noël: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Haitian-American filmmaker Fredgy Noël of Fresh Film reveals the movie memorabilia, music and mixed media that keep her creativity moving.

21st Oct
On My Radar: Lex Carthur

On My Radar: Lex Carthur

Field Unit director Lex Carthur talks about the power of simplicity, the beauty of physical media, and the lasting impact of Charlie Chaplin, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

20th Oct
Mynxii White: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Mynxii White: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Chromista director, photographer and visual artist, Mynxii White, reveals the cameras, curiosities, and candelabras that keep her creativity fuelled.

Around the world

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15th Oct
Peer Review: Marleaux Desire

Peer Review: Marleaux Desire

Marleaux Desire, director at Love Song and founder of creative collective Illimiteworld, reflects on the creatives who've fuelled his blend of filmmaking and music, the importance of leaving ego at the door, and the challenge of making work that’s both pretty and gritty.

14th Oct
On My Radar: Wayne Best

On My Radar: Wayne Best

Wayne Best, Chief Creative Officer at VML New York, gives props to Paltrow's Astronomer appearance, has trouble picking his favourite TV show, and is positive that blandness can cripple creativity.

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13th Oct
Julia Kupiec: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Julia Kupiec: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Thinking Machine director and YDA Gold-winner Julia Kupiec reveals the coffee, churches and creative chaos that keep her creativity fuelled.

9th Oct
Playlist: Ferina

Playlist: Ferina

We hear from the Object & Animal director Ferina. Here he talks about his love of anime, artistic inspirations, and keeping his head down to focus on the work.

8th Oct
Peer Review: Kendall Goldberg

Peer Review: Kendall Goldberg

Gravy Films director Kendall Goldberg shares how the dark comedy of the Coen Brothers, the emotional honesty of Greta Gerwig, and the playful absurdity of Andreas Nilsson have shaped her own approach to directing, and how finding humour in chaos inspires her storytelling.

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