Directing
Rachel Annette Helson
Directing · Born 1989-02-04
Rachel Annette Helson is a New York City based filmmaker. In 2024, she directed her fourth feature film: an adaptation of the Bestselling novel THE AIR HE BREATHES. Her short film GOOD DAUGHTER qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best Live Action Short Film category – and is currently being developed into a feature. As a character-driven director, Rachel is heavily influenced by her acting background (credits include: FULL CIRCLE, THE KNICK and LAW & ORDER: SVU.) An alumna of NYU Tisch, she holds the distinction of being the Youngest Producer in Broadway history to be Nominated for a Tony Award.
Credits · 10
FilmGood Daughter
2024 · Director
FilmThe Air He Breathes
2024 · Director
FilmThe Engagement Dress
2023 · Director
Full Circle
2023 · Charisse
FilmHow to Live Your Best Death
2022 · Trauma Nurse (voice)
FilmM
2021 · Kat
FilmYou're Not Safe Here
2021 · Director
FilmThe Polka King
2017 · Beauty Pageant Judge
Power
2014 · Sarah
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 · Tymber Baker