A filmmaker with an ethos to tell emotionally charged tales that are bound by nuance, authenticity and cultural specificity.

Rachel Maxine Anderson is an Australian-Filipino writer and director based in Australia. With a strong belief that there is strength in vulnerability, Rachel is passionate about telling personal stories that explore themes of identity, culture, grief and self discovery. Rachel co-created and directed the short-form series BANANAS as part of the Screen Queensland and SBS Unscripted Initiative. A portrayal of living between two cultures in Queensland as an Asian- Australian, the series was an official selection into SXSW Film Festival in 2020.

Through SQ Attach, Rachel then completed a director’s attachment with director Jeffrey Walker on the Universal Studio Group TV Series YOUNG ROCK. In 2022, Rachel went on to direct the short film VIV'S SILLY MANGO as part of The Kaleidoscope Project, a joint initiative between ABC and Screen Australia.

Rachel is currently developing various projects including feature film DISCOVERED set in the Philippines and body-swap dark comedy series IN HER BODY with co-creator Rae Choi. She is also in post-production for her online series INA, funded by Screen Australia and Screen Queensland which blends food and family in the high-stakes world of television production.