
Rachel Pevsner
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Canada
Rachel Pevsner
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
Crew
When Eddie Came Home
Assistant Director, Music
White Noise, Black Girl
Gaffer
The Casting Call
Director, Writer, Production Design
Waking David
Producer, Director of Photography, Production Design
(2025)
Somebody
Cinematography, Editor
(2024)
Watch(ing)
Cinematography, Director, Music
(2024)
Shooting Star
Music, Cinematography, Director
(2024)
For the Love of Jazz
Director, Sound Designer, Animation
(2022)
Ghost Story - A Rachel Pevsner Short Film
Music, Cinematography, Director, Writer