🇪🇺 TEEN European Digital Community: Rainbow Gum from Poltava, Ukraine

Rainbow Gum

My journey began at age four when a theater visit sparked a lifelong passion for emotional honesty on stage. Since then, I’ve explored every corner of the arts: from acting in drama clubs at 13 to mastering the drums and guitar.
Music is my secondary language—I love writing songs for friends and capturing vibes through sound. My fascination with cinematography led me to create an original film for the Genius Olympiad, blending visual storytelling with my academic interests.
Today, I channel my ‘backstage’ experience into directing school plays and educational videos. I’m a firm believer that theater and film are powerful tools for connection. I’m here to find fellow musicians, filmmakers, and dreamers to collaborate on projects that bridge the gap between sound, soul, and screen. Let’s create something sincere together.

The soil / the need

LOVE and me in the future. It was something that made me believe in love not just to a persone you love, but also about your job.

The first seed

A parent / Family.

Tell us about that first spark

I was only four when I first went to the theater. Back then, I didn’t fully grasp the plot, but the raw, sincere emotions of the actors left a lasting impression on me. That was the moment I realized I wanted to be an actress. By 13, I joined a drama club and fell in love with the world behind the scenes. Although I don’t act professionally today, I’ve carried that passion into my school life, where I regularly direct plays and educational videos.

Roots (people & experiences that shaped your path)

The way it works. Theater and film sets are the most magical places in the world for me. When you stay and see how filmmaking works or how actors are preparing for their roles, you understand why it is a hard but also unbelievable profession.

The trunk (what keeps you in theatre)

The vibe and the pleasure I get from watching the play and organizing it.

Branches (future / desire)

I believe that I will work as a theater director one day, and my plays will inspire people to do great things and raise important issues. Moreover, I hope that, thanks to my work, people will become more interested in art because not many people are interested in their spiritual development these days.

Are you currently involved in cultural activities?

Yes, regularly

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? Why?

If I were a tree, I would be a Rainbow Gum (Eucalyptus deglupta).

Contact

Email: anastasiababenkopoltava09@gmail.com

Instagram: @_paliitra._