Daniel Schechter (director) explained
| Daniel Schechter |
| Occupation: | Director, screenwriter, editor |
| Years Active: | 2003–present |
Daniel Schechter is an American film director, editor and screenwriter. His film Supporting Characters debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2012.[1] [2] [3] His third film, Life of Crime, which stars Jennifer Aniston, Tim Robbins and Isla Fisher, was chosen to close out the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival[4] [5] and was released in theaters and on VOD on August 29, 2014.[6] His film After Class (originally titled Safe Spaces), starring Justin Long, premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival,[7] and was released in theaters on December 6, 2019.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes |
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| 2003 | The Good Life | Writer and editor | Short film |
| 2005 | The Butcher and the Housewife | Writer | Short film |
| 2006 | The Big Bad Swim | Writer | |
| 2007 | Goodbye Baby | Writer and director | |
| 2012 | Supporting Characters | Writer, director, and editor | |
| 2013 | Life of Crime | Writer and director | |
| 2019 | After Class | Writer, director, and editor | |
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Notes and References
- News: Harris . Brandon . Daniel Schechter, Supporting Characters . 13 October 2019 . Filmmaker Magazine . 23 January 2013.
- News: Holden . Stephen . In an Indie Drama, the Real Drama Is Behind the Scenes . 13 October 2019 . New York Times . 25 January 2013.
- News: Rupprecht . Kyle . Daniel Schechter's Supporting Characters Takes Center Stage . 13 October 2019 . MovieMaker . 25 January 2013.
- News: DeFore . John . Life of Crime: Toronto Review . 13 October 2019 . The Hollywood Reporter . 8 September 2013.
- News: Dawson . Nick . Five Questions with Life of Crime Director Daniel Schechter . 13 October 2019 . Filmmaker Magazine . 12 September 2013.
- News: Roberts . Sheila . Jennifer Aniston, John Hawkes, Will Forte, and Director Daniel Schechter Talk LIFE OF CRIME, Their Chemistry Onscreen, Forte's Giant Beard, and More . 13 October 2019 . Collider . 28 August 2014.
- News: Crist . Allison . Fran Drescher, Justin Long Make Plea for Compassion at 'Safe Spaces' Tribeca Film Fest Premiere . 13 October 2019 . The Hollywood Reporter . 30 April 2019.
- News: Hipes . Patrick . Justin Long-Fran Drescher Comedy 'After Class' To Hit Theaters In December With Gravitas Ventures Deal . 3 February 2020 . Deadline . 6 September 2019.
