Rossella Laeng is a filmmaker based in Italy, who loves to portray the world through the niche perspectives of unconventional protagonists.
She has worked on commissioned and independent projects as a director, producer, cameraperson, editor, and archival producer.
Her 30 minute documentary "Taxiderman"–about a taxidermist in Padua who makes his living stuffing dead pets for grieving owners–hit the international festival circuit in 2021, and boasts multiple selections and several awards.
She recently worked as a producer on "Taking Venice" (a Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber, that opened in theaters in May 2024). This feature-length documentary directed by art critic Amei Wallach, tells the controversial story of artist Robert Rauschenberg's victory at the 1964 Venice Biennale.
Originally from Milan, Rossella has lived in India, Texas, Australia, and NYC.
She holds a BFA in film with a focus on documentary from the City College of New York, and a certificate in journalism from NYU’s School Of Professional Studies.