Allison Otto is a highly accomplished and celebrated documentary filmmaker, having garnered the esteemed honor of an Emmy Award for her outstanding work in the field. Specifically, in the year 2021, she took home the prestigious News & Documentary Emmy Award for her exceptional short film, The Love Bugs. Prior to this notable achievement, Allison had already made a significant impact in the world of documentary filmmaking, releasing her debut film, Keeper of the Mountains, in the year 2013. This remarkable film went on to win an impressive total of 15 awards and was screened at over 30 film festivals, solidifying Allison's reputation as a talented and accomplished filmmaker. Furthermore, Allison's feature documentary directorial debut, The Thief Collector, is a testament to her skill and dedication to the art of documentary filmmaking.
