About
Rachel Annette Helson
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2022 | How to Live Your Best Death | Actor | Trauma Nurse (voice) | 59 Average |
| 2021 | M | Actor | Kat | 59 Average |
| 2017 | The Polka King | Actor | Beauty Pageant Judge | 57 Average |
Directing |
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| 2024 | Good Daughter | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2024 | The Air He Breathes | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2023 | The Engagement Dress | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2022 | How to Live Your Best Death | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2021 | You're Not Safe Here | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2019 | Hatched | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
Production |
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| 2019 | Hatched | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |