Elena Rossini – Italian Filmmaker, DP & Director

Martin Scorsese in Paris

After Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese has also arrived in Paris: he's here to film "Hugo Cabret" – and he has seemingly taken over the 5th arrondissement.

Elena RossiniAugust 19, 2010

Paris, France Photography Portraits

Weekend Photo Shoot: Lindsey

Last weekend I did a photoshoot for my dear friend Lindsey, the author of the blog Lost in Cheeseland.

Elena RossiniAugust 18, 2010

Cinephilia Great Directors

Alfred Hitchcock: All Art Is Experience

An old interview of Alfred Hitchcock on the subject of content vs. technique. Wise words.

Elena RossiniAugust 18, 2010

Cinephilia Editing Great Directors Inspiration

At the Intersection of Filmmaking and Design

I feel a special fondness towards film trailers that cleverly integrate design and typography to enhance the storytelling. Pablo Ferro is the absolute master of this.

Elena RossiniAugust 15, 2010

Cinephilia Events Fave Great Directors Masterclasses

In the Presence of Jean-Luc Godard (part 2)

The Great Provocateur. Following the screening of his latest opus Film Socialisme, Jean-Luc Godard opens and ends a two-hour long discussion with the public making personal – and quite incendiary – statements.

Elena RossiniJuly 29, 2010

Cinephilia Events Fave Great Directors I Heart Films Masterclasses

In the Presence of Jean-Luc Godard (part 1)

In mid June, while browsing through the website of the Cinéma des Cinéastes (located near Place de Clichy in Paris), my heart positively stops when I read the following sentence: “Film Premiere of Jean-Luc Godard’s Film Socialisme – with debate…

Elena RossiniJuly 22, 2010