
Director
Lance Oppenheim
1996
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 26 January 1996, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
- Known for
- Some Kind of Heaven, SPERMWORLD, The Happiest Guy in the World
Lance Oppenheim (born 1996) is an American documentary filmmaker from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is known for nonfiction films that blend genres to explore people who build lives in unconventional places. His debut feature, Some Kind of Heaven, premiered at Sundance in 2020.
Where to start
Some Kind of Heaven (2021)Log in to add it to the library
His debut feature, set in a Florida retirement community and selected for Sundance 2020.
SPERMWORLD (2024)Log in to add it to the library
Documentary feature exploring the world of independent sperm donors, showing his taste for offbeat communities.
The Happiest Guy in the World (2018)Log in to add it to the library
Earlier short documentary showing his focus on unusual real-life subjects.
The Whale (2022)Log in to add it to the library
An acting credit in Darren Aronofsky's drama, a rare step outside directing.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 13
- 2012The DogmaticLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2013QuicksandLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2014The Off | SeasonLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2016Long Term ParkingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2017No Jail Time: The MovieLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2018The Happiest Guy in the WorldLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2021Some Kind of HeavenLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2021The Paradise Next DoorLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2022The WhaleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Julian (uncredited)
- 2024SPERMWORLDLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2026PrimetimeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2026You Can See EverythingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor as Self
- 2026Phoebe Bridgers | Sound Check at Cherry Lane TheatreLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.

