Photoplay director, Gracie Otto, has wrapped up a hugely impressive body of awarded TV series and feature films and is available for commercial projects.

Otto’s recent projects include her role as set-up director for Netflix’s Emmy award-winning series, Heartbreak High.

She has also directed the upcoming ABC series, Ladies In Black, and collaborated on series for major international and Australian streaming services. This includes being on the directing team of both the critically acclaimed series, The Artful Dodger and The Clearing, for Disney+ and directing episodes of Prime series, Deadloch.

Otto’s first narrative film, Seriously Red, premiered at SXSW in competition. The music-based Dolly Parton inspired dramedy was distributed by Roadshow Pictures and Arclight in the US.

“Director Gracie Otto’s Seriously Red disarms and delights as a sensationally spirited concoction that neatly balances unfettered outrageousness and unabashed sentimentality.” [Variety]

Between directing award-winning films and TV series, Otto has also shot branded content, most recently a series of stunning fashion films for Zimmermann involving huge set designs.
 
Otto demonstrated her flair for making commercials that attract attention with Bond’s Gotta Be Bonds, Vogue’s Prank Calls with Elle Fanning and Maybelline’s East vs West campaign, starring supermodel Gigi Hadid.
 
Otto commented, “I’m excited by the chance to collaborate with like-minded creatives and to work as part of a team with cool brands that champion Australian culture, diversity, and authenticity. Over the years, I’ve worked on many celebrity and fashion focused campaigns so I’m hoping to broaden my scope and to get more into the world of automotive campaigns, along with brand campaigns that highlight the amazing rise of women’s sports.
 
“From working predominantly in TV and film over the past few years, I’ve learned so many things that I can’t wait to weave into my commercial work. It is exciting to dive into advertising again from a fresh perspective and with a completely new resumé.I feel like I can provide brands with the same thing their audiences are getting from their favourite TV shows. I want to be part of elevating commercial work in Australia by making ads that are cinematic, memorable and feel culturally relevant.”
 
Photoplay executive producer, Florence Tourbier, added “Following a few years concentrating on much loved international and Australian series and films, we are so grateful to have the ever-talented Gracie now available for commercial projects. She has such a boldly unique eye and incredible work ethic; a director who is a joy to work with, very focused on team collaboration and of course achieving arresting results for her clients.”
 
View Gracie Otto’s reel.