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Rachel Annette Helson

Rachel Annette Helson

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.

Filmography
The Probe poster
The Probe
2024 • ADA Amanda Klein
How to Live Your Best Death poster
How to Live Your Best Death
2022 • Trauma Nurse (voice)
M poster
M
2021 • Kat
The Polka King poster
The Polka King
2017 • Beauty Pageant Judge