Gracie Otto is a multifaceted Australian filmmaker, having graduated from Sydney Film School. As a member of the Otto family of actors, she has been surrounded by creatives from a young age, which has contributed to her diverse credits as a director, writer, editor, and actress.
Her critically acclaimed debut feature documentary, "The Last Impresario," premiered at the 2013 London Film Festival, featuring interviews with notable individuals such as Kate Moss, John Cleese, and Yoko Ono.
Otto's second feature documentary, "Under the Volcano," produced by Cody Greenwood, will be screened at SXSW Festival and released by Universal Pictures UK. The documentary celebrates the work of legendary Beatles music producer Sir George Martin and Air Studios, where the world's biggest recording artists created iconic music.
In 2020, Otto made a successful transition to television, directing multiple episodes of Stan's hit series "Bump," and directing the entire second season of the comedy series "The Other Guy," starring Matt Okine and Harriet Dyer.
She is currently in post-production on her first feature film, "Seriously Red," a music-based dramedy inspired by Dolly Parton, with an all-star cast including Rose Byrne and Krew Boylan. The film will be distributed by Roadshow Pictures and Arclight in the US.
Otto is also working on a long-term personal documentary, "Otto On Otto," based on her relationship with her 80-year-old father, legendary Australian actor Barry Otto.
In addition to her film work, Otto has maintained an international presence, having directed, starred in, and edited the short film "Desert Dash," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. She has also worked on various commercials and advertising campaigns, including a recent series of ads for iconic Australian underwear brand Bonds.
Otto is currently developing two feature films, "Maybe the Moon," based on Armistead Maupin's novel, and "Girls In Hotels," a drama set in luxury hotels around the world, which is in development with Screen Australia's Gender Matters initiative.
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Gracie Otto is an Australian filmmaker and the daughter of legendary actor Barry Otto. She graduated from Sydney Film School and has worked as a director, writer, editor, and actress.
