Directing
Rachel Annette Helson
EN cinema · 9 credits
Born
4 February 1989 (age 37)
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Probe
as ADA Amanda Klein
Good Daughter
Director, Producer
The Air He Breathes
Director
The Engagement Dress
Director
How to Live Your Best Death
as Trauma Nurse (voice), Director
M
as Kat
You're Not Safe Here
Director
Hatched
Director, Producer
The Polka King
as Beauty Pageant Judge