Known for

Directing

Born

Feb 4, 1989 (37 years old)

Rachel Annette Helson

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.

Titles

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Series • 1999

Power

Series • 2014

Full Circle

Series • 2023

The Polka King

Movie • 2017

The Air He Breathes

Movie • 2024

You're Not Safe Here

Movie • 2021

The Engagement Dress

Movie • 2023

How to Live Your Best Death

Movie • 2022