Rachel Johnson

Rachel Johnson

Writer/Director
Full Bio
Rachel Johnson is an award winning filmmaker and NYU Film & Television graduate. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and from a family of ten, Rachel quickly developed an interest in storytelling and acting. Her ability to work well with actors and tell stories served as a catalyst in developing her passion for filmmaking. She went on to cultivate her craft of film directing and screenwriting while at New York University.



She has earned numerous production and film awards including the George Heinemann Production Award, a Warner Bros. Film Award, a CINE Golden Eagle Award, the Fox Television, Benjamin L. Hooks Fellowship, an African Academy Movie Award and a New York City Council Citation for her work in the arts to name a few. Her films have screened at numerous film festivals all over the world and have also earned many film festival accolades.



Rachel_x0019_s films feature diverse and dynamic characters with equally compelling narratives. She is currently developing original material for her feature

Professional Credits
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Industry Awards
DEAR Artist Fellowship

African Movie Academy Award

CINE Golden Eagle Award

New York City Council Citation

George Heinemann Production Award

Warner Bros Film Production Award

Fox Television, Benjamin L. Hooks Fellowship

New York Women in Communication Award
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