Company
Desert Cactus Films LLC
With over 10 years of management experience, Rachel Johnson used her skills of leading and inspiring teams of people to crossover into her passion for film. She began her own company in 2019 with her partner, Danny Chandia called Desert Cactus Films. This company's projects pride themselves on the proud tradition of storytelling.They specialize in independent VFX projects that utilize a mixture of stop-motion photography, miniatures, handmade sets & props, and matte paintings. Outside of their one-of-a-kind music videos and short films, Rachel uses her skills and passions behind organizing productions as a freelancer to help bring visions to life. Her resume includes clients such as Toyota, tastytrade, Station Casino, M Resort, Wynn & MGM properties
  • Producer (4 Credits)
    Ideal Distance2025
    Experimental, Music Video
    Margaret the Brave2025
    Short
    Violent Water2019
    Music Video
    Noose2018
    Music Video
NOMINATED: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Margaret the Brave
Utah International Film Festival
Taylorsville, Utah
2026
WINNER: GRAND JURY PRIZE - BEST SHORT FILM
Margaret the Brave
Nikola Tesla Film Festival
Las Vegas, NV
2026
WINNER - BEST SHORT FILM (BLOCK C)
Margaret the Brave
Chandler International Film Festival
Chandler, Arizona
2026
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Margaret the Brave
HollyShorts Monthly Screenings
Glendale, CA
2026
BEST FANTASY SHORT
Margaret the Brave
Midfest Weirdfest
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
2026
WINNER - BEST SHORT FILM
Margaret the Brave
LoudFrame
Fort Collins, Colorado
2026
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Margaret the Brave
Flagstaff International Film Festival
Flagstaff, Arizona
2026
NOMINATED - BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Ideal Distance
Utah International Film Festival
Taylorsville, Urah
2026
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Ideal Distance
Dam Short Film Festival
Boulder City, Nevada
2026
NOMINATED: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Ideal Distance
Desertscape Film Festival
St. George, Utah
2026
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Ideal Distance
Dallas International Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
2026
WINNER: BEST NEVADA FILMMAKER
Margaret the Brave
Dam Short Film Festival
Las Vegas, Nevada
2025
WINNER: BEST SHORT FILM
Margaret the Brave
Pasadena International Film Festival
Pasadena, California
2025
WINNER: BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Margaret the Brave
Desertscape International Film Festival
St. George, Utah
2025
WINNER: BEST NEVADA FILM
Margaret the Brave
Nevada Women's Film Festival
Las Vegas, NV
2025
WINNER: BEST DIRECTOR, NOMINATED: BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST VFX, BEST ACTOR (ROBERTO RAAD)
Margaret the Brave
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology
Portland, Oregon
2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Margaret the Brave
Fayetteville Film Festival
Fayetteville, Arkansas
2025
WINNER: SPECIAL JURY AWARD
Margaret the Brave
El Paso Film Festival
El Paso, Texas
2025
WINNER: AUDIENCE CHOICE- BEST NEVADA FILM & BEST FANTASY/SCI-FI SHORT; JURY NOMINATION: BEST NEVADA FILM
Margaret the Brave
Cordillera International Film Festival
Reno, Nevada
2025
10 NOMINATIONS: BEST FANTASY SHORT WINNER: BEST COSTUMES
Margaret the Brave
FilmQuest
Provo, Utah
2025
WINNER: BEST SHORT FILM
Margaret the Brave
Desert Waves Film Festival
Las Vegas, NV
2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Margaret the Brave
Anchorage Film Festival
Anchorage, Alaska
2025
OUTSTANDING MUSIC VIDEO
Ideal Distance
Anchorage Film Festival
Anchorage. Alaska
2025
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Violent Water
Dam Short Film Festival
Boulder City, NV
2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Violent Water
Atlanta Film Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
2020
BEST FILM
Violent Water
Cyber Shorts: A VR Film Festival
Las Vegas
2020
BEST VISUAL FX
Violent Water
Austin Music Video Festival
Austin, Texas
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Violent Water
Denver Film Festival
Denver, Colorado
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Violent Water
Portland Film Festival
Portland, Oregon
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Violent Water
Woodstock Film Festival
Woodstock, NY
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Violent Water
Tacoma Film Festival
Tacoma, Washington
2019
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Violent Water
Breckenridge Film Festival
Breckenridge, Colorado
2019
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Violent Water
Austin Micro Short Film Festival
Austin, Texas
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Noose
Dam Short Film Festival
Las Vegas, NV
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Noose
Las Vegas Film Festival
Las Vegas, NV
2018
College
University of Las Vegas Nevada
Film & Broadcast Journalism
20082012
Company
Desert Cactus Films LLC
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