The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Frances O’Sullivan
Peer Review: Maureen Hufnagel
Landia director Maureen Hufnagel shares how shifting from agency life to production helped to reclaim her creativity, and explains why staying true to your own voice matters over everything else.
On My Radar: Carol Markowicz
Madre director Carol Markowicz says her favourite TV show is a "philosophical masterpiece", appreciates good coffee, and is inspired by Romanian cinema, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.
Marc Sidelsky: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Knucklehead director Marc Sidelsky [left, pictured with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta] reveals the posters, playlists and pitch notes that keep his imagination firing.
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".
Sage Bennett: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Greenpoint Pictures director Sage Bennett reveals the notebooks, Nikons and nice smells that keep her creativity fuelled.
Playlist: Jillian Iscaro
shots hears from FORM director Jillian Iscaro about her Michael Jackson music video marathons, requests for vertical only shoots, and her dream of sailing across the ocean.
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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!).
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.
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.
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.
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.