Jeannine Oppewall was born in Massachusetts, USA. She received
an M.A. in literature from Bryn Mawr College before moving to Los
Angeles and finding work in the office of Charles and Ray Eames. At
the time, Charles Eames was known principally for his line of furniture
for Herman Miller. But the office also made over 100 short personal,
educational, industrial films, many very inventive for their time. It also produced traveling exhibitions for different clients. Jeannine learned design at the feet of the master for 8 years.
After making radio documentaries and doing some freelance writing, Jeannine found a place in the art department of production designer Paul Sylbert. The first film that Jeannine designed was Tender Mercies. Other credits from her illustrious career include Catch Me if You Can , The Bridges of Madison County , and The Music Box. She has received
Academy Award nominations for L.A. Confidentia l, Pleasantville, Seabiscuit and T he Good Shepherd . Jeannine served for years on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
