Press Release: "schism" (DVX feature) is done! First screenings announced!

John C Lyons

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John C. Lyons
Lyons Den Productions
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www.schismmovie.com


“SCHISM” MOVIE TEST SCREENINGS AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

Erie, PA, March 14, 2008 – After two years in the making Lyons Den Productions and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are proud to announce test screening dates of “schism”. Director John C. Lyons will screen his first feature length film on Thursday, April 17th at 8PM at the Louis C. Cole Memorial Auditorium at Edinboro University. An encore screening will be held the following evening Friday, April 18th at 8PM. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance and both screenings will be followed by a question and answer session with the filmmakers. Anonymous ratings cards will be given to those in attendance. These events are open to both students and the public.

Of the screenings, Lyons said, “A lot of people have put their heart and soul into this movie, and I wish I could bring every one of them up on stage with me for the Q&A’s, but we’re going to have some great groups up there – it will be fun and informative!”

A drama, “schism” tells the story of a man’s descent into Alzheimer’s dementia. The 50-day production was shot at several locations in the Erie-area including Brevillier Village, an operational nursing facility. Lyons said “The movie is everything I could have imagined when writing the script. I wanted to raise awareness of the reality of Alzheimer’s and to never show the facility in a bad light. But to realistically portray the hard work the staff does on a daily basis and the struggles that residents experience. I believe it will touch many viewers who have lost loved ones to this terrible disease.” More information about the film can be found at the website www.schismmovie.com which will be re-launching soon.

Tickets are available now for both screenings of “schism”. Seating is limited, order tickets online at www.edinborotickets.com. For phone orders and questions please call 814-732-1048. General admission tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 the week of the screenings and at the door. Sales will benefit the Edinboro Film Series.


ABOUT JOHN C. LYONS – Lyons resides in Erie, Pennsylvania. His last project, the short film “Hunting Camp” (2005), was selected for several film festivals nationwide, winning Best of the Fest honors at two of them. In 2006 he was inducted into the Eerie Filmmaker Hall of Fame and in 2007 was named one of The Erie-Times News’ People of the Year. Mr. Lyons is also an Information Technology Generalist at Edinboro University and Director of the Edinboro Film Series.

ABOUT LYONS DEN PRODUCTIONS – Lyons Den Productions LLC is an independent production company created in 2004 by John C. Lyons and Dorota Swies, specializing in digital video entertainment and professional design services.


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That's great news John! Keep us posted on how everything goes. If PA was just a tad closer I'd be there - looks like an interesting movie.
 
thanks guys!

we're hoping it makes some fests too, but we'll see. "schism" is a challenging movie, and it tackles some rough subject matter straight on, which i think may hurt it as far as some outlets go because it probably doesnt fit into a usual movie genre food group.

but i obviously want you guys to see it. as i know you all are each time you finish a project, i want to hear what people think. if you have a good spot, just let me know. ill send it there. the movie was really made from deep down inside me, the good and the bad. and i think its going to connect with a lot of people who have aging family and friends -- it just needs to get out there.

i posted a couple scenes in the User Films section too if you guys wanna see some footage....
 
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