Rachel Annette Helson
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.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Tymber Baker
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Sarah
A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Charisse
An investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Beauty Pageant Judge
Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as ADA Amanda Klein
Artificial intelligence becomes the ultimate ally in interrelated investigations of corruption surrounding; Law enforcement, the judicial system, politicians and urban drug dealing in Philly.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Trauma Nurse (voice)
When Kristin’s life is turned upside down by a series of events, one of her friends recommends her seeing a “Life Coach,” Kristin finally meets the perfect match Ashley. The relationship between the two gets stronger and stronger and Ashley is always there for Kristin’s needs. ALWAYS. Through a series of events, Kristen digs into her Life Coach’s past and finds that Ashley may actually be a serial killing Mistress of Death.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Kat
A woman discovers a mysterious mask, then wakes up several days later