Rachel Annette Helson

Director

Born: February 4, 1989 (37 years old)

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.

Filmography (7)

• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999, ★ 7.9)
• Power (2014, ★ 7.7)
• The Polka King (2017, ★ 5.6)
• Full Circle (2023, ★ 6.4)
• You're Not Safe Here (2021, ★ 6.5)
• The Air He Breathes (2024, ★ 6.4)
• The Engagement Dress (2023, ★ 4.5)