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Biography
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.
Filmography7 titles

How to Live Your Best Death
2022as Trauma Nurse (voice)
2022as Trauma Nurse (voice)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999as Tymber Baker
1999as Tymber Baker

Power
2014as Sarah
2014as Sarah

You're Not Safe Here
2021Director
2021Director

The Air He Breathes
2024Director
2024Director

The Polka King
2017as Beauty Pageant Judge
2017as Beauty Pageant Judge

The Engagement Dress
2023Director
2023Director