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The Inspiration

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

Dan French: A Few Of My Favourite Things
17th Mar

Dan French: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Stink Films director shares the sentimental gizmos and gadgets (and felines) that keep his workspace creatively fuelled.

7th Mar
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Camila Zapiola: A Few of My Favourite Things

Camila Zapiola: A Few of My Favourite Things

Stink Films director Camila Zapiola's unique take on creative inspiration incorporates the many ways her absolute favourite thing - eight-month-old Félix - impacts her shooting schedule.

6th Mar
Playlist: MOM

Playlist: MOM

We hear from Black Dog's directing duo MOM (Matt Plaxco and Rachel Larkin) where they talk maximising productivity without compromising quality, representation within the industry, and who cooks and cleans...

4th Mar
On My Radar: Victoria Rivera

On My Radar: Victoria Rivera

SLMBR PRTY director Victoria Rivera on the creative opportunities of an empty notebook, a recent film with a "perfect" ending, and why, in TV, there's B.S. and A.S.

3rd Mar
Sandrine Orabona: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Sandrine Orabona: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Storyform director Sandrine Orabona talks us through the splicers, floorboards, and cursed props that keep her inspiration flowing.

25th Feb
On My Radar: Danielle Schneiderman

On My Radar: Danielle Schneiderman

Modern Post Editor Danielle Schneiderman talks Timothée Chalamet press tours and Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn blowing each other to smithereens, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

21st Feb
Peter Lee Scott: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Peter Lee Scott: A Few Of My Favourite Things

What impact do surfboards, brain fluids, and clucking neighbours have on creativity? The Reform School director takes us through his workspace to show what keeps him inspired.

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.

20th Feb
Playlist: Tash Hicks

Playlist: Tash Hicks

We hear from Coffee & TV London colourist Tash Hicks, where she talks about her camera collection, the allure of the grading suite, and some cinematic videos.

18th Feb
On My Radar: Guy Savin

On My Radar: Guy Savin

Guy Savin, Senior Editor at Marshall Street Editors, on why the industry misses an advertising legend, the movie that paved his way into filmmaking, and the TV show that will always make him cry.

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17th Feb
Pelufo & Alba: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

Pelufo & Alba: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

Ogilvy Madrid senior creative team Antonio Pelufo and Alba López Peláez talk us through the notebooks, coffee cups and lucky balls that keep them creatively inspired.

12th Feb
Peer Review: JamsBash

Peer Review: JamsBash

World War Seven directing duo JamsBash discuss the fun and frustrations of filmmaking and how directors like Spike Jonze, Hiro Murai and Jonathan Glazer have shaped their vision.

11th Feb
On My Radar: Andrew De Zen

On My Radar: Andrew De Zen

Andrew De Zen, director at Bonaparte and Stept Studios, talks animated inspiration, the danger of being too comfortable, and why uncool people should take over the industry, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

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