Rachel House, a talented and accomplished individual, is a proud descendant of the Kai Tahu, Te Atiawa, and Ngati Mutunga iwi. As a multifaceted creative, she has made a significant impact in the realms of acting, writing, and directing.
Rachel's directorial debut feature film, 'The Mountain', is set to premiere in Taranaki, Aotearoa New Zealand, in 2024. Her impressive educational background includes studying at the prestigious Prague Film School, where she was awarded Best Director and the audience award for her two short films. Her subsequent directorial endeavors have garnered numerous accolades, including recognition for her Te Reo Maori version of Troilus and Cressida performed at the iconic Globe Theatre in London.
As an accomplished actress, Rachel has showcased her versatility in a wide range of film, television, and theatre productions. Her recent credits include appearances in 'Our Flag Means Death 2' for HBO Max, Netflix's 'Heartbreak High', and Apple TV+ series 'Foundation' and 'Time Bandits'. Her extensive list of acting credits also includes notable roles in 'Moana', 'Soul', 'Thor: Ragnarok', 'Boy', 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', 'Penguin Bloom', 'Cousins', 'Millie Lies Low', 'The Moon is Upside Down', 'Next Goal Wins', and 'The Portable Door'. Moreover, Rachel has demonstrated her remarkable vocal talents as a voice artist, starring in popular shows such as 'Sherwood', 'The Lion Guard', 'Underground Uglies', 'Amphibia', 'Princess and Pony', '100% Wolf', and 'Koala Man'.
As an acting coach, Rachel has had the privilege of working alongside esteemed industry professionals, including Jane Campion on 'Top of the Lake' and 'The Power of the Dog', and Taika Waititi on 'Boy', 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', 'Jojo Rabbit', and 'Next Goal Wins'.
In recognition of her significant contributions to the theatre, film, and television industry, Rachel has been awarded numerous prestigious honors, including the Arts Laureate, NZ Order of Merit, 'Mana Wahine' from WIFT NZ, and Te Waipuna a Rangi (Matariki Awards) as both an actor and director.
