JANE SCHOETTLE

Season 1, Episode 3: Lessons from life, art and the lockdown

Jane is known to many as an actor, a writer, an internationally respected film programmer which includes over two decades at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) and several years at the Aspen Film Festival and the Palm Springs International FF, in addition to several years heading the Talent Development Labs at TIFF. She is a mentor to hundreds if not thousands, an animal lover, and a mensch.

In this episode, Jane and I discuss the murder of George Floyd (May 25, 2020) and the Covid-19 pandemic.  Black Lives Matter and white privilege was very much at the forefront. We had this conversation July 31, 2020. At that time, Canada had 115,785 confirmed cases, including 8,929 deaths.  The curve was flattening and restrictions were loosening. We could once again sit on patios and socialize in our bubbles but the memories of the full lockdown were still very fresh. 

Jane mentions the short film SKIN which won the Oscar for Best Short Film, directed by Guy Nattiv and produced by: Jamie Ray Newman, Andrew Carlberg and Tim Harms. SKIN was also made into a feature film, directed by Guy Nattiv.

SKIN (Short Film Trailer) SKIN (Feature Film Trailer)

Photo credit: Iris Nesheri