Jeff Oppenheim, a seasoned professional in the realms of theater and film production, boasts an impressive resume that spans decades. His extensive background in live theater includes productions for esteemed institutions such as Lincoln Center, the Film Society, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, and collaborations with renowned organizations like The Acting Company, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theater, Bay Street Theater, and others.
In addition to his theater work, Jeff founded the non-profit literary organization Other Voices, serving as its artistic director and creating over 100 events, readings, and performances throughout New York City. This endeavor allowed him to produce numerous concerts, week-long festivals, and international tours, including an inaugural party in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the first-term inaugural of President Obama.
One of the most notable productions under Jeff's helm was STAT! For New York City's Public Hospitals!, a week-long series of concerts held across five boroughs to raise awareness and funds for NYC's public hospitals. The event featured an all-star tribute to the "Godfather of Funk" George Clinton at the Apollo Theater, a night of Gospel and R&B with the Temptations, and a celebration of Old School Hip Hop featuring Marley Marl, DJ Kool Herc, Doug E. Fresh, Roxanne Shante, Kangol Kid, and more.
In 2012, Jeff produced OsKuduristas.com, an international tour that brought the African music and dance movement known as "Kuduro" to Stockholm, Amsterdam, Paris, New York, and Washington, D.C. As a unique aspect of the tour, he conceptualized a pilot program for an international music-focused exchange between a public high school in Angola, Africa and a public high school in Brooklyn and Queens.
As a filmmaker, Jeff has credits that include the feature film "Funny Valentine" starring Anthony Michael Hall, Marlo Marron, and Lord Jamar, distributed by Universal Pictures, as well as the documentary film "A Passion For Giving" which aired nationally on PBS. He has also served as a Producer for the live stream of Lincoln Center's Out of Door Festival and the Mostly Mozart: A Little Night Music Series.
Most recently, Jeff completed a feature-length documentary titled "Real Fake--The Life, Art & Crimes of Elmyr de Hory".
