Rachel Annette Helson

JORA Creative

BIOGRAPHIE

Rachel Annette Helson's feature film directing credits include THE ENGAGEMENT DRESS (2023,) HOW TO LIVE YOUR BEST DEATH (2022) and YOU’RE NOT SAFE HERE (2021.) Her 2019 short film HATCHED (starring Melissa Ponzio) played at festivals across the US including HOLLYSHORTS and STUDIOFEST, and in recognition of her work, she was named a New Director to Watch by Shoot Online Magazine. As a character-driven director, Rachel is heavily influenced by her acting background. She has been seen on THE KNICK, LAW & ORDER: SVU, POWER - in the Netflix film THE POLKA KING (SUNDANCE 2017 PREMIERE) - and will appear as a recurring guest star on the upcoming MAX mini-series FULL CIRCLE (directed by Steven Soderbergh - TRIBECA 2023 PREMIERE.) Rachel holds the proud distinction of being the Youngest Producer in Broadway history to be Nominated for a Tony Award for her work on Neil LaBute’s REASONS TO BE PRETTY - and has been featured in publications like the New York Times, Backstage and Forbes. She lives in New York City and is a member of the Alliance of Women Directors and Film Fatales.

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