Elena Rossini

Elena Rossini is an Italian filmmaker, writer and artist best known for the documentary film The Illusionists. In October 2014, Rossini was selected for the Young Leaders program by the Council for the United States and Italy.[1][2] Rossini is the founder and editor-in-chief of a now-defunct website that aimed to provide "positive role models" for young girls.[3] In 2014, Rossini and Elian Carsenat founded a platform "empowering companies and organizations with innovative tools to measure the gender gap".[4]

Elena Rossini
Known forItalian filmmaker

Personal life

Rossini is originally from Como, Italy. She studied at Pepperdine University in the United States and divides her time between Paris and Como.[5][6][7]

Filmography
Year Title Director Producer Writer Cinematographer
2009 Ideal Women Yes Yes
2012 Champagne Yes
2015 The Illusionists Yes Yes Yes Yes
2015 Lottie in Space Yes Yes Yes

The Illusionists

The Illusionists is a documentary about the marketing of unattainable beauty ideals around the world.[8] Filming locations included the U.S., U.K., the Netherlands, France, Italy, Lebanon, India and Japan.[9][10][11] Rossini has plans for a sequel called Illusionists Too which will focus on the influence of social media on self-esteem and self-image.[12]

References
  1. Tagliabue, Cristina (April 7, 2011). "Il Marketing della Bellezza". Il Sole 24 Ore.
  2. "Career Lessons From A Young Female Film Director". Meredith Lepore. 21 July 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  3. "Q&A: The Woman Trying to Ignite Discussion About the Globalization of Beauty Standards". Erica Schwiegershausen. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  4. "Elena Rossini, créatrice de No Country for Young Women". Marine Aubin. 5 October 2012.
  5. "Ingenue Interview: Elena Rossini". Nicole Garton. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  6. "Whose Country Is It, Anyway?". BustMagazine. Jul 22, 2010. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  7. "Filmmaker, Writer, Photographer, Inspiration: Interview with Elena Rossini | Lost In Cheeseland by Lindsey Tramuta". 22 July 2010. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  8. Liverani, Martina (September 2011). "Just an Illusion". Vogue Italy.
  9. Pringle, Megan (Nov 17, 2015). "Film seeks to promote positive body images". WBALTV. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  10. "No Country for Young Women: A Bridge Between Generations". Rebecca Thomson. 21 Oct 2009. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  11. "Know someone with good advice? No Country for Young Women connects the generations". Computer Weekly. October 20, 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  12. Kleinman, Loren; ContributorAuthor; Forever, This Way to (2017-10-12). "The Illusionists: The Globalization of Beauty Ideals". HuffPost. Retrieved 2021-04-07. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
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