The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Peer Review: Marleaux Desire
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.
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.
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.
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.
On My Radar: Fa and Fon
The Watkins twins, Pulse Films' directing duo Fa [left] & Fon, have a wealth of movie recommendations, discuss their shared fear of fish, and wish that big brands would try something new once in a while, as they reveal what's on their creative radar.
On My Radar: Tomas Gianelli
As we wave a fond farewell to this month's Nostalgia Focus, Tomas Gianelli, Executive Creative Director at DUDE London, wishes for a simpler time, realises that websites are a thing of the past, and believes agencies need a new payment model, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
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On My Radar: Nora Kirkpatrick
Furlined director Nora Kirkpatrick reveals her love for movie nights, explains why Dick Tracy is a "work of art", and says there's no discussion about which TV show is the best ever.
Playlist: Shapxo
This week we hear from Iconoclast director Shapxo where he chats about his deep inspiration from the late Valentin Petit, the lack of investment from labels in music promo, and his love of floristry...
On My Radar: Mal Ward
As we continue this month's foray into all things nostalgic, Arts & Sciences' Managing Director/Partner Mal Ward looks to the past as he takes on a retro-themed edition of this week's Radar, featuring some classic commercials, a collection of cell phones and some seminal movies and TV shows.
Brian Neaman: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Yonder comedy director reveals the trading cards, talented children and tiny Charles that keep his creativity fuelled.
Peer Review: Jessica Hernandez
With a portfolio spanning Sundance docs to Emmy-winning sketch comedy and HBO drama, Lost Planet editor Jessica Hernández shares how Sally Menke's fearless cut on Pulp Fiction, the climactic tension of Flight 93, and Hank Corwin's chaotic mastery of Don’t Look Up have inspired her own approach to storytelling.