About
Rosanna is a film director based between Los Angeles and Amsterdam.
With a self-taught film background, Rosanna has worked in the commercial film industry for over a decade, directing for global brands such as Google, Nike, Canon, Urban Decay, Strava, Spotify, and more. Her perspective leaves you feeling both empowered and more attuned to your emotions. A unique blend of strength and tenderness has helped her create ephemeral work across beauty, sports, lifestyle, and fashion projects.
Projects
A quiet moment of presence acts as a reminder that the richest experiences in life are often the simplest.
35mm, 28 seconds.
Client Basic Space.
Director Rosanna Peng.
Director of Photography Scotty Uyeda.
Interconnected living organisms from macro to micro find their way to continue despite death or decay.
16mm Film, 1 minute and 43 seconds.
Client Hypebae and the RBFF.
Director Rosanna Peng.
Director of Photography Scotty Uyeda.
Capturing the new generation of golf—one that exudes camaraderie and obsessive fun.
Digital, 15 Second Clips.
Client Hypebeast and Michelob Ultra.
Director Rosanna Peng.
Director of Photography Scotty Uyeda.
An anthem that celebrates and inspires movements of all kinds regardless of what level you’re at.
Digital, 31 Seconds.
Client Strava.
Director Rosanna Peng.
Director of Photography Andrew Yuyi Truong.
Interviews with community leaders and parents about the challenges and pressures of supporting our children.
16mm Film, 1 minute and 9 seconds.
Client Nike.
Director Rosanna Peng.
Creative Direction Mouthwash Studio.
Director of Photography Andrew Yuyi Truong.
An exploration of the psychedelic experience of being alone in nature.
16mm film, 1 minute.
Client Timberland and Bee Line.
Director Rosanna Peng.
Creative Direction Phillip T. Annand.
Director of Photography Andrew Yuyi Truong.
Displays of intimacy and affection between lovers, friends, family or towards oneself.
16mm Film, 1 minute.
Client PDA.
Director Rosanna Peng.
Creative Direction Mackenzie Freemire.
Director of Photography Jorge Hernandez.
A smoke-filled and lively bowling alley becomes the weekly meet-up spot for an enclave of Asian immigrants.
Short film set to shoot in 2024.
Director Rosanna Peng.
Written by Tiffany Shaw Ho.
Young Directors Award Gold: Dream Pitch.
Side Projects
Initiated and led a community figure drawing event, first conducted virtually on Zoom during the pandemic, then transitioned to an outdoor setting in a local park. Provided a platform for artists of varying skill levels to convene, share techniques, and draw from live models. Successfully adapted the event format to accommodate changing circumstances while prioritizing safety measures.
Attracted a diverse audience and fostered a sense of community and collaboration among participants, showcasing adaptability and resilience in organizing engaging gatherings amidst challenging times.
Speaking
Rosanna was invited by On to speak at an annual summit held in Zurich, where she had the opportunity to discuss the vibrant running culture in Los Angeles. It was an exciting event where she could share insights and experiences about the unique aspects of running in this dynamic city.
The Creator Class hosted some of our own for an intimate panel discussion with creators Rosanna Peng, Due Pinlac, Dani Reynolds, and Adam Madrzyk in the Canon Creator Lab. Moderated by Monica Heisey, the four independently successful creatives shared their experiences of levelling up as visual storytellers with the crowd of 150 peers. We had them focus in on the past 3-5 years of their careers – from building the right relationships to growing their technical expertise.
Awards
Canadian director Rosanna Peng picked up a Gold in the Dreampitch: Short Film category with her pitch for her concept for Bowling Bao. The film is inspired by the immigrant bowling community in Vancouver, Canada.
Education
Graduate from the Communication Design Program