Daniel Schechter (director)

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]

Daniel Schechter
Schechter at the premiere of Safe Spaces during the Montclair Film Festival 2019
OccupationDirector, screenwriter, editor
Years active2003–present

Filmography
Year Title Credited as Notes
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

References
  1. Harris, Brandon (23 January 2013). "Daniel Schechter, Supporting Characters". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  2. Holden, Stephen (25 January 2013). "In an Indie Drama, the Real Drama Is Behind the Scenes". New York Times. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  3. Rupprecht, Kyle (25 January 2013). "Daniel Schechter's Supporting Characters Takes Center Stage". MovieMaker. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  4. DeFore, John (8 September 2013). "Life of Crime: Toronto Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  5. Dawson, Nick (12 September 2013). "Five Questions with Life of Crime Director Daniel Schechter". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  6. Roberts, Sheila (28 August 2014). "Jennifer Aniston, John Hawkes, Will Forte, and Director Daniel Schechter Talk LIFE OF CRIME, Their Chemistry Onscreen, Forte's Giant Beard, and More". Collider. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  7. Crist, Allison (30 April 2019). "Fran Drescher, Justin Long Make Plea for Compassion at 'Safe Spaces' Tribeca Film Fest Premiere". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  8. Hipes, Patrick (6 September 2019). "Justin Long-Fran Drescher Comedy 'After Class' To Hit Theaters In December With Gravitas Ventures Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 3 February 2020.


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