Rachael Porter is an award-winning Director and Director of Photography, with a passion for creating people centered docu-style work and collaborating with others. She believes in the transformative power of stories to impact, influence, and deeply move viewers.Her first narrative short, "Greenhouse," received a Telly Gold Award in 2023. This film weaves together poetry, dance, and music to follow an aspiring flower farmer on her journey to start a flower farm. Along the way, the farmer confronts an unexpected obstacle—the voice of criticism in her own head. "Greenhouse" delicately portrays the universal experience of self-doubt and the battles we face as we combat our inner critic. It ultimately reveals the healing that comes from introspection and confronting our doubts.Rachael gravitates toward creating film that explore the essence of being human and connect communities through shared experiences. Her favorite week of each summer is at Urban Avenues Film Camp. As an Assistant Program Director, she imparts the power of storytelling and visually compelling filmmaking to the next generation.Her portfolio includes projects for clients such as Fujifilm NA, 60sec Docs, Hearst Media, Bloomberg Digital, and numerous non-profits and small businesses.