Meet our team!
JAI BRIGHT
Jai Bright is a celebrated performer and the visionary Founder & Artistic Director of Opera Cinema and president of OC Records. Following a distinguished international career as a premier operatic baritone and recording artist, he remains devoted to upholding the peak of musical excellence. Today, he steers a unique mission that fuses the heritage of classical performance with the power of modern cinematic storytelling and digital recording.
His work as a creative visionary has resulted in a series of original productions that are as intellectually rigorous as they are emotionally resonant. Opera Cinema™ serves as a platform for exceptional artists to display art through cinema, recordings, and intimate recital series, ensuring that extraordinary artistry remains accessible and enduring.
CEO & Creative Director
LAQUAVIA ALSTON
Vice President
As the Vice President of Opera Cinema™ Studios, LaQuavia Alston provides essential leadership in formalizing the internal governance and strategic operational frameworks of the organization. As a distinguished mezzo-soprano with a deep expertise in administrative management and executive oversight, she ensures that our creative initiatives are underpinned by a reliable, sophisticated, and professional structure.
Her role is fundamental to the cohesion of our executive team, bridging the gap between artistic development and corporate oversight. By fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, LaQuavia empowers Opera Cinema™ to maintain its high standards of artistry while scaling its global production and archiving capabilities.
Karen Slack
Director of Artists & Repertoire
Internationally acclaimed soprano, artistic visionary, and passionate advocate for the arts, Karen Slack serves as Director of Artists & Repertoire for Opera Cinema. In this role, she provides artistic leadership in talent discovery, artist development, repertoire selection, and creative collaboration.
Drawing upon her distinguished international career and commitment to artistic excellence, Slack helps shape Opera Cinema's musical identity while championing exceptional voices and expanding opportunities for both established and emerging artists. Her leadership reflects Opera Cinema's dedication to preserving classical artistry, cultivating innovation, and bringing extraordinary musical storytelling to audiences worldwide.
Jasmine Bright
Director of Philanthropy and Development
Jasmine drives the studio’s expansion by cultivating strategic partnerships and securing institutional investment. A Rice University graduate and the leader of La Lume Herbs andThe JB Mark Consulting Firm, Bright injects vibrant vitality and precise focus into our leadership. Leveraging more than a decade of expertise in grant development and alliances, she aligns artistic ambition with financial longevity. Her work ensures that Opera Cinema™ Studios continues to lead the way in innovative independent film and music production.
She specializes in fostering enduring alliances with global distributors, private foundations, and cultural entities. Through the acquisition of vital resources, Jasmine empowers our creative teams to redefine the limits of filmic artistry. This strategic support ensures our creators uphold absolute aesthetic independence while pursuing visionary excellence.