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Rachel Debolski is a Detroit-based visual artist, filmmaker, and writer whose artistic practice spans film, performance art, and video installation. She holds a BFA in Entertainment Arts with a focus on Digital Filmmaking from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, and an MA in Media Studies from The New School in New York City.

Rachel’s work delves into the intersections of identity and desire, blending traditional storytelling with experimental filmmaking techniques to explore the construction of the female self. 

In addition to her artistic practice, Rachel’s background in the film industry includes production work on feature films and television productions for NBC, Hulu, and Miramax, where she contributed as part of the production office team. She has also worked as a freelance Set Decorator and 1st Assistant Director on both short and feature length independent film productions. Beyond her industry work, Rachel has taught in academia, teaching experimental filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, creative visualization, and Women in Video and Performance Art.

Contact l racheldebolski5@gmail.com    
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Screenings // Awards
Pandora Grant 2025 Finalist l Bite Marks
 
Mirage l Office Space Gallery/NOVA24 2025 l Knots & Tangles
Alter Egos & Inner Echos l The Voyeur Bordello/NOVA 24 2025 l Rachel 
 
Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition l Quarter Finalist 2024 l Bite Marks
Millennium Film Workshop Screening 2023 l Knots & Tangles

CinemaStreet Women’s Short Screenplay Competition l Quarter Finalist 2023 l Bite Marks

Waco Independent Filn Festival 2023 l Honorable Mention - Short Screenplay l Bite Marks

Unrestricted View Film Festival 2023 l Best Short Script (unfilmed) l The Flamingo Girls

Audience Choice Award Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts: Open Projector 2018 l Nail Polish & Pills

Southeast Michigan Film Festival Screening 2018 l Nail Polish & Pills

The Mini Micro-cinema Theater Screening 2018 l Nail Polish & Pills

Media City International Film Festival Honorable Mention 2017 l Shadows in Blue

Fresh Off The Grill Film Festival Screening 2017 l Sick at Sixteen

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