Wow, everyone's sharing so much love on this thread. My turn.

Nathan Wells
Dude. The guy got me interested in brickfilming as a hobby. I'd done a couple of animations that only lasted a few seconds, but I was mostly interested in making photo comics. Then I saw [I think it was Spoilers] and I was hooked, so thanks man.

Nick Durron
Got me interested in doing VFX. Since then I've bought HitFilm and the Adobe suite, and am loving both, and have actually worked at the VFX company that did the effects for Mermaids: The Body Found and for a genuine feature film that comes out in the UK next year (that I'm not meant to talk about). Before Nick Durron, I'd never even considered giving proper VFX ago, beyond LSMaker, and he's such a nice guy as well; he put up with me being an annoyingly active fan for years (sorry Nick, I was a dumb kid).

Squid
You proved that people are ready to accept heartwarming nonsensical farce, rather than just fight scenes or Batman/Indiana Jones crossovers, or arty shorts that are so [should probably stop in case I accidentally offend anyone]. You're animations are just so darn likeable and fun, and they don't even try hard to be; they just are.

That's my love letter to brickfilming, I guess. There are other brickfilmers who've inspired me, but this is the main Triumvirate of Inspirativitness. Hope my post hasn't been too boring or sentimental, but seeing the thread actually made me realise how important BiM as a whole is to me.

"Nothing goes down 'less I'm involved. No nuggets. No onion rings. No nothin'. A cheeseburger gets sold in the park, I want in! You got fat while we starved on the streets...now it's my turn!" -Harley Morenstein

No one wants to talk about me?

Filmyguy - has had a huge impact on my take on comedy with his tim and fred shorts and his very funny Thac entry
Mindgame - Watching all his ability to do dialog scenes without having to do any post work with mouths has helped me learn alot on how inanimate objects can speak

Many other users on BIM - inspire me everyday with their films and creations

PushOver Productions - Fantastic animator! Nearly kills me with laughter every time he releases a film, and all around a great guy to talk to in the Skype chat.

Sean Carroll - I view this awesome dude as the backbone of the Skype chat. During contests, he's generally always in the call, and always answers your question even if he seems occupied at the moment. (Did I mention his THAC film nearly killed me too?!!??)

Chris W. - Another great guy who's in the Skype chat a lot and is really encouraging in hard times. (Like during the craze of THAC) His films are really awesome too, and if you need a voice, he's willing to step up.

Jon(jstudios) - Really keeps the the morale of Skype upbeat, and is very outgoing. He'll help you in basically any situation.

Fancypants - One of my favorite animators, because of his great plot portrayal, and jaw-dropping animation.

Fun Sucker - A great guy with integrity and he's always willing to help. His films are great too!

Animation Isaac - This guy, my friends, can make a heck of a brickfilm! I mean, when BULB was released earlier this year, I was absolutely blown away. I would never have the will power to stay at work on a film that like for such a long time.

I'm sure there are so many other outstanding people in the brick filming world that have helped me reach the state I'm at now, and I thank you!

It had better be worth it.

I feel warm Thank-you sir!

Brickfilmers who inspire me...hmm

Filmyguy- I have been a fan of his films for 3 years.
Max Butcher- back in 2011 he did an great film for FOS2 called The Scream. It was one of the inspirations for BULB.
Namchild- love their films, especially The Duel

WATCH NOW

Chris W - We're married so I had to include him. He's also one of my best friends; we talk all the time on skype; for what must be like almost 3 years now and stuff, he's such a cool and hilarious guy and I'm so glad I met him. His films are amazing and I've loved his stuff since the start, his specific style and humour are always so refreshing and his recent films both for THAC and BRAWL have been simply brilliant, Homefront being my very favourite pick of the year. He's also a great help with ideas, voice acting, etc. He inspires me loads and with the rate he's continuing to grow as an animator I can see him being at the top of his game one day.

Jon (jstudios) - I can remember the day we met on skype. It was 2010 I believe, I was doing Interviews with Brickfilmers and I got mixed up and thought he was JK. We hit off instantly and we've had some great times together, including our co-op for Smoovie which we won! His films are just great, his style is so unique and classy, and his humour is so sharp, like I end up laughing everytime. He's such a cool guy and is liked and respected by everyone. Another constant inspiration and one of my best friends, and I can't wait for his newest film.

Harry (hazzat) - Harry was actually the one to first add to me to a skype group back in '09 or something. He's always been a huge inspiration to me and something I'd like to model myself off, both as an animator and a person (hes rly cool). He has a great sense of humour and he's just bursting with talent, as we can see from his many impressive films from over the years.

Blunty - This guy was the first person to introduce me to animating in '07. I had always been a big LEGO fan, and seeing them moving as a 9 year old (the film was circle circle dot dot, I'm glad I didn't understand the song very well at the time) was just mesmerizing. His animations were always top notch and to me, his writing is still the best in brickfilming, followed closely by Max Butcher. It's sad he's stopped but I will always remember fondly the inspiration he gave me for years.

Jonathan (JK) - Doesn't need much explaining, I'm pretty sure most people have already summed it up here. Nevertheless, I'll say it anyway: JK brought an entirely new play style to Brickfilming, and a range of fantastic films. He's one of the coolest guys you can get and definitely one of the funniest too. His girlfriend is pretty cool too (she really liked my BRAWL entry so yeah )

Mickey - Obscured Outlooks is to me better than any cult brickfilm of the past, Josh Brolin and Onion Rings will forever have a special place in my heart. I would love a sequel (maybe 'The Desolation of Smog') or something.

XxxFancyPantsxxX
First Brickfilm I watched was the duel

Mindgame
The profession was an amazing film

Nathan wells
For his epic come back to brickfilming

ANP
Simply just was inspiring

CrazyED
For his awesome desk top animation style

That's all!