OTTO is an award winning production company dedicated to creativity, collaboration, connection, and craft.
Founded in 2009 by Producer Jo de Fina, OTTO the company is named after a very special four legged friend; Otto the Poodle.
Otto loved the beach and waves, and roast chicken, his brother Dougal McDougal the Poodle and sitting in an edit suite, and even being on set. But most of all Otto was eternally fascinated by the world around him and people he encountered.
Otto’s effervescent enthusiasm and curiosity is what OTTO the company now embodies; an interest in the people, places, experiences and creativity afforded to humans through the beauty of curiosity and connection.
The Company’s work has been recognised at every major advertising awards globally. We are proud of our record of spotting, nurturing and mentoring talent. Our films have screened at major festivals throughout the world, and our projects have inspired, delighted and challenged.
With networks that stretch globally, OTTO has proudly supported a collective of local and international artists, technicians, idearators and creators both within Australia and from around the world for almost two decades.
Founder and Producer Jo de Fina is an Olympic level problem solver, with her work and contribution to the creative industries having been recognised with awards, invitations to judge and jury chair, mentor and advise on boards globally.
She has handled tens of millions of dollars worth of budgets for some of the biggest clients in the world, and forged professional relationships that span the globe. Jo’s ability to connect on a human level and tell stories has been developed and fostered through her global experience and exposure to such varied and vibrant people and projects.
Jo has been recognised as Australia’s best Creative Producer, and her devotion to causal work garnering her the title of Australia’s ‘Social Change Maker’ of the Year at B&T’s Women in Media Awards.
Jo is dedicated to story telling, craft and connecting.
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Jo de Fina
Producer/Founder
jojo@hellootto.com.au