Rachelle Younie
Directing
Biography
Rachelle Younie is a writer, director, and producer drawn to stories about loss, grief, and mental health. Her work explores complex emotional landscapes through a grounded, often darkly comedic lens. She has written, directed, and produced two short films that have screened at Canadian film festivals. In 2023, Rachelle was selected for the Vancouver International Film Festival Catalyst Program, an accelerator for emerging filmmakers. Her debut feature screenplay, Assistance in Dying, has been recognized as a finalist and semi-finalist in two international competitions and received development funding from Creative BC.
Known For
In a modern retelling of Brazilian folklore, nervous and insecure Theo discovers love for the first time at a fantastical, avant-garde party.
Passiflora
When Sylvie's Dad moves in with them due to his worsening Alzheimer's, the line between past and present blurs as haunting events unfold in their home.
Untethered
When Zoe falls in love with her best friend Hannah, she recalls conflicting memories of their time together.
Zoe and Hannah Forever
On her last day at a medical clinic, a burnt-out receptionist attempts to help a desperate patient with a strangely urgent request.