Rachel Pevsner
Directing
Biography
Rachel Pevsner is a Toronto-based filmmaker recognized for her work in directing, animation, writing, and score composition. Her notable projects include "The Casting Call"—which was screened at the TIFF Next Wave: Young Creators Showcase—"For the Love of Jazz", and "Watch(ing)", with several more currently in development. Rachel’s work often explores themes of love, nostalgia, and the intersection between reality and surrealism, blending fantastical elements with grounded emotional storytelling. Passionate about her craft, she is dedicated to refining her skills and advancing her career in professional filmmaking.
Known For
Dying Talib races across an ocean of limbo with his grandfather in a desperate attempt to live again.
Paper Boat
During a figure drawing session, a young model wrestles with his unspoken love for the artist drawing him.
A Musing Heart
As his grandfather falls ill back home, a Vietnamese writer and his emotionally distant father explore the complexities of their relationship and masculinity before it's too late.
Ba
A fantastical journey of a salesman and his animal friends discovering the meaning of friendship.