Paula Rossman

Filmmaker and Actor in New York

Paula Rossman

Filmmaker and Actor in New York

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My insatiable intellectual curiosity, has lead me to a life full of variety…leaning in to opportunity has always been my modus operandi.

A Florida native, born and raised, I made my move to NYC when my ‘baby’ left for college; I flew the coop, myself, to see what new adventures would be in store for me.

My parameters? Immersing myself in work that fuels my passions for sharing the transformative power of theater with audiences of all ages. I challenge myself, every day, to be better, to reach farther, to positively impact and affect those around me.

I am a dichotomy. Creative, yet entirely reliable. Straight-laced, but still goofy. Steely, with a deeply vulnerable core.

The words I live by: Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. ~ Dalai Lama

My vocation, as an actor and director, has led to professionally for over 35 years in theater, film, television, commercials and industrials. I have performed in genres from Shakespeare to children’s shows, from the avant-garde to the classics. Over the past fifteen years, I have been a collaborator in new play development. I love improvisation, and have utilized its elements in street theatre, interactive character work, and, at Central Florida's theme parks.

Over the past two and a half years, I have begun exploring work as a filmmaker. Along with a handful of short films that I have worked on as an actor, I've also spent time learning how to put a film together, working as a PA, gaffer/grip, First AD, director, and producer. That adventure continues, as I begin work as a producer with my friend and former student, Brock Yurich as we head into pre-production for his (and my) first feature film. TEST is the story of a young bodybuilder living in smalltown Ohio, who defies his religious mother when he follows the county's best coach into a world of steroid abuse and exploitation. Filming is slated to begin at the end of 2018.

Additionally, I have been studying and performing improvisation at the Upright Citizens Brigade, since first coming to NYC, and have begun studying film production at SVA, (the School of Visual Arts.)

The dream deferred is no longer deferred!

C'mon, reach out...

Let’s make some magic!