The Essential List: Ringan Ledwidge
A household name in adland, Ringan Ledwidge is one of the industry’s top commercials directors. With many an accolade to his name, Ringan has directed award-winning work for the likes of Sainsbury’s, Nike, Massive Attack and Audi to name a few.
LBB catches up with the Rattling Stick co-founder to find out what he considers to be his ‘Essential List’.
Travel
o Place of birth: Canterbury
o Hometown: Hmm. Tricky. London / LA
o Staycation: Blue Posts
o Vacation: Somewhere you can see the ocean
o Place of work: Right now? Here
o Place of workout: Funny…
o Mode of transport: Legs and wheels
o Miscellaneous Travel Essential: Clean underwear
Culture
o Artist: Raymond Pettibon
o Musician: Jr Pertwee
o Commercials director: Frank Budgen
o Film director: Jacques Audiard
o Photographer: Danny Lyon
o Film: Apocalypse Now
o Series: Silicon Valley
o Commercial: Dunlop tested for the Unexpected by Tony Kaye
o Music Video: Thriller
o Video Game: Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
o Board Game: Backgammon
o Book: A Sport and a Pastime by James Salter
o Graphic Novel: Maus
o Newspaper (off or online): The Guardian
o Magazine: Viz
o Miscellaneous Art: Any inspiring graffiti
Food and Drink
o Breakfast: Eggs
o Restaurant: Fez Mangal
o Cheap bite: Fish and chips
o Working lunch: Whatever Rich Orrick is eating
o Dish: Pasta
o Snack: Salt and vinegar crisps
o Guilty Pleasure: Freddo Frog
o Bar: Chez Jays
o Tipple: Dry Martini
o Soft Tipple: Dry Martini
o Miscellaneous food: Italian
o Miscellaneous Beverage: Lager
Kit
o Phone: Occasionally
o Computer: Yes
o TV: Less and less
o Headphones: Yes
o Camera: Yes
o Soundsystem: Yes
o Pen / pencil: Pencil
o Where you document an idea: In my brain
o Casual wear: Yes
o Smart wear: Depends on the event
o Footwear: Out ‘yes’, home ‘no’
o Watch: Yes. An old one.
o App: Nope
o Website: Nope
o Blog: Nope
o Analogue work tool: Eyes
o Morning grooming / makeup essential: Clean my teeth, privates and armpits
o Miscellaneous Kit Essential: Apple, sandwich, bag of crisps and a tape measure
