Otter Lake: 2026 SF Dance Film Festival

Otter Lake follows choreographer Emma Portner as she turns to movement to reconnect with herself and confront her inner world. This documentary offers a rare, intimate look inside her creative process, following Emma as she produces three new works, including pieces for the Royal Swedish Ballet and GöteborgsOperans Danskompani . Through a deeply personal lens, the film captures her vulnerability and brilliance, offering a glimpse into the soul of an artist who communicates through movement when