Jane Schimel dies at 72

Jane Schimel, one of the primary female assistant director/unit production managers in NY, who done greater than 1,500 ads throughout the time of the five-decade career and will be a former DGA national board V . p ., died November. 24 of cancer in NY. She was 72.In the statement Monday, Company company directors Guild of America leader Taylor Hackford mentioned: "We are deeply saddened to know today in the passing of former DGA national board v . p . Jane Schimel. Jane offered within the finest levels of guild leadership known as the DGA's first female national v . p .. Jane will be a passionate defender in the rights of assistant company company directors and UPMs."Just like a director she done ads for brands different from Saks Fifth Avenue to Hamburger King and McDonalds.She appeared to become associated with philanthropic activity within the White-colored House through the Manley administration.Schimel grew to become part of the DGA in 1964 and offered round the DGA's Eastern AD/UPM Council for pretty much four decades from 1966, with multiple terms as chair. She offered round the national board of company company directors in a number of leadership posts more than 20 years, plus a term as national V . p . from 1993-95.Schimel was honored while using DGA's Frank Capra Achievement Award, that's presented upon assistant company company directors or unit production managers in recognition of career achievement on the market and repair for the guild.She's managed to get by her husband, Arthur Koenig. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com