Meet Romina Venturini

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Romina Venturini a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Romina, appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?

For me, creativity is kept alive through curiosity. I’ve always been someone who wants to experience as much of life as I can , whether that’s hiking in the mountains, camping under the stars, or diving into something completely new. Over the years I’ve tried everything from drawing to horseback riding, volleyball, pole dancing, krav maga, running, and bouldering just to name a few things. Some stayed with me longer than others, but each gave me a different lens through which to see the world.
I approach stories the same way. I read across genres, I watch films from every corner of the spectrum, because I believe creativity grows when you expose yourself to variety. For me, it’s not about mastering one path perfectly, but about letting each new experience add another layer of perspective. That openness, that willingness to be surprised, is what keeps my creativity alive.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Storytelling has always been the thread running through my life, and acting was my first way of stepping into that. It’s still the heartbeat of my work, inhabiting a character, exploring their truth, and sharing that with an audience is endlessly fulfilling.
Over time, though, I’ve found myself just as curious about the bigger picture: what it means to shape a story not only from within, but also from the outside. That curiosity led me into writing, directing, and even producing. Each role has stretched me in different ways and given me a deeper appreciation for how collaborative and layered this art form really is.
Some of my favorite projects so far have been RomeAntic, a feature shot in Rome where I played a lead role, and Deadweight, which was created in just five days for Lee Strasberg’s 3×5 challenge and later screened at their festival. Both taught me so much, not just about craft, but about the resilience, problem-solving, and joy that come with filmmaking.
Professionally, I’m excited about continuing to grow across these different dimensions of storytelling. Whether I’m in front of the camera or behind it, my focus is always the same: to tell stories that feel authentic, that resonate with people, and that remind us of our shared humanity.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, the three qualities that have been most impactful in my journey are curiosity, resilience, and adaptability.
Curiosity is essential as an actor, writer, or storyteller of any kind. You have to want to know everything about your characters, who they are, how they became that way, what drives them. That endless curiosity not only makes your work richer, but it also keeps you growing as an artist and as a person. My advice is to stay open, ask questions, and let yourself be fascinated by people and the world around you.
Resilience is equally important, because this is an industry where rejection is a constant. Doors close, people say no, and it’s easy to doubt yourself. What’s helped me is having a strong “why”, a reason to keep going that’s bigger than the setbacks. If you can hold onto that, resilience becomes less about just pushing through and more about staying connected to what you love.
And lastly, adaptability. Of course, as an actor, transformation is literally part of the job. But it’s just as vital outside of performing, in the way you collaborate, network, or walk into a new room. Every situation is different, and being able to adjust while still staying true to yourself makes you someone others want to work with.
For anyone just starting out, I’d say focus on nurturing those three things. Be endlessly curious, keep your “why” close for the hard days, and stay flexible enough to grow with every opportunity.

Do you think it’s better to go all in on our strengths or to try to be more well-rounded by investing effort on improving areas you aren’t as strong in?

I’ve always considered myself a bit of a jack of all trades and honestly, I like it that way. While I absolutely see the value of mastering one or two core skills, I firmly believe that versatility and range can often take you further, especially in creative fields.
The full saying is actually, “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” And I think there’s a lot of truth in that. Being well-rounded allows you to approach your work from different perspectives, to connect dots others might not see, and to step in when challenges arise.
A great example for me was when we made Deadweight as part of Lee Strasberg’s 3×5 Short Film Challenge. We only had five days to create the film, which meant everyone had to wear multiple hats and step outside their comfort zone. I was acting in the lead role, but because I had experience with writing, producing, and even editing, I could also help troubleshoot, fill gaps, and collaborate more effectively with the team. That flexibility not only helped us finish the film on time but also shaped the final product into something we were proud of and that ended up being accepted into their festival.
At the same time, I don’t see it as an either/or. You can have areas of deep expertise while still nurturing curiosity in other directions. For me, acting will always hold a special place at the core of what I do, but learning to write, direct, or edit has only made me a stronger and more empathetic storyteller.
So my advice would be: don’t be afraid of breadth. Depth will come naturally in the areas you love most, but cultivating a wide toolkit means you’ll always have something to draw on and often, that little bit of extra knowledge is what opens the next door.