Rachelle Henry is an award winning American actress, writer, producer and director. She is a recognized panelist, presenter and speaker who is passionate about being a young female filmmaker. Her message emphasizes the importance of representation, inclusivity, and mentorship for both women in film and the next generation of filmmakers.
Rachelle had acting roles in three feature films released in 2019: WALLFLOWER was released by AMC Theaters across the U.S. and has received critical acclaim by Variety and the New York Times. WOODSTOCK OR BUST, starring Willow Shields (The Hunger Games Trilogy) and Meg DeLacy (The Fosters), has won numerous awards and is playing on VOD platforms everywhere. MY SUMMER AS A GOTH is currently playing in film festivals across the world and pending distribution. In MARTINGALE, Premiering in 2020, Rachelle plays Maddy, daughter of the leading character played by Young and the Restless star Kelly Sullivan.
Rachelle won the 2019 Young Entertainer Award for Best Young Actress in a Short Film for her portrayal of Amy in MEHNDI. MEHNDI was an Official Selection of Outfest Film Festival and SIFF, and streamed on Starbucks Channel, Alaska Airlines, and is currently streaming on RevryTV. Rachelle also won Best Teen Actress in a Short Film at the 38th Young Artist Awards in 2017 for her performance in JERSEY GURL and starred in the short film, GRIFTERS, for which she won Best Young Actress in a Short Film at the 2017 Young Entertainer Awards. The short film LOSING IT, starring Rachelle as Sarah Newton, premiered as an Official Selection of the 2017 Slamdance Film Festival and was an Official Selection at the Film de Cannes Short Film Corner.
In 2016, Rachelle directed and produced the short film, MISSING, for which she won the award for Best Director at the Premio Cinematographico Film Festival in Palena, Italy and Best Film with a Social Message at the NEZ International Film Festival in India. Since then, she has written and directed a number of film festival projects; debuting at such notable venues as Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theater, Regal LA Live and Cannes Short Corner. In 2019, Rachelle was named Best Producer in one of the expanded award categories bestowed at the 40th Young Artist Academy Awards. She was nominated in all three new categories including Best Director and Best Writer for her film ENIGMATIC.
Rachelle is a supporter of animal rescue organizations such as Emerald City Pet Rescue and P.A.W.S. She also supports organizations benefitting women and children who are fighting cancer through her participation in 5K Runs sponsored by Women of Wonder and Run of Hope. Charities include such orgainzations as Seattle Children's Hospital, Pediatric Brain Tumor Research, Toys for Tots, and Team Survivor.
For more information about Rachelle and her film career, visit her IMDB Page at: imdb.me/rachellehenry
Rachelle had acting roles in three feature films released in 2019: WALLFLOWER was released by AMC Theaters across the U.S. and has received critical acclaim by Variety and the New York Times. WOODSTOCK OR BUST, starring Willow Shields (The Hunger Games Trilogy) and Meg DeLacy (The Fosters), has won numerous awards and is playing on VOD platforms everywhere. MY SUMMER AS A GOTH is currently playing in film festivals across the world and pending distribution. In MARTINGALE, Premiering in 2020, Rachelle plays Maddy, daughter of the leading character played by Young and the Restless star Kelly Sullivan.
Rachelle won the 2019 Young Entertainer Award for Best Young Actress in a Short Film for her portrayal of Amy in MEHNDI. MEHNDI was an Official Selection of Outfest Film Festival and SIFF, and streamed on Starbucks Channel, Alaska Airlines, and is currently streaming on RevryTV. Rachelle also won Best Teen Actress in a Short Film at the 38th Young Artist Awards in 2017 for her performance in JERSEY GURL and starred in the short film, GRIFTERS, for which she won Best Young Actress in a Short Film at the 2017 Young Entertainer Awards. The short film LOSING IT, starring Rachelle as Sarah Newton, premiered as an Official Selection of the 2017 Slamdance Film Festival and was an Official Selection at the Film de Cannes Short Film Corner.
In 2016, Rachelle directed and produced the short film, MISSING, for which she won the award for Best Director at the Premio Cinematographico Film Festival in Palena, Italy and Best Film with a Social Message at the NEZ International Film Festival in India. Since then, she has written and directed a number of film festival projects; debuting at such notable venues as Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theater, Regal LA Live and Cannes Short Corner. In 2019, Rachelle was named Best Producer in one of the expanded award categories bestowed at the 40th Young Artist Academy Awards. She was nominated in all three new categories including Best Director and Best Writer for her film ENIGMATIC.
Rachelle is a supporter of animal rescue organizations such as Emerald City Pet Rescue and P.A.W.S. She also supports organizations benefitting women and children who are fighting cancer through her participation in 5K Runs sponsored by Women of Wonder and Run of Hope. Charities include such orgainzations as Seattle Children's Hospital, Pediatric Brain Tumor Research, Toys for Tots, and Team Survivor.
For more information about Rachelle and her film career, visit her IMDB Page at: imdb.me/rachellehenry
