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SCHISM movie hits the road with author Chuck Palahniuk

Published on: August 29, 2008

Lyons Den Productions’ first feature film “schism” has gotten the attention of a well-known author. Chuck Palahniuk, an American fiction novelist best known for his award-winning novel “Fight Club” and a NY Times bestselling author, has become an early champion of the film. Palahniuk, who was given a rough cut of “schism” at the Sundance Film Festival in January, recently contacted filmmakers John C. Lyons and Dorota Swies with a request. “He said he had some big events coming up in New York City and wanted us to send him a box of promotional DVD’s so he could publicize “schism”.” Lyons said. “Obviously we got them out to him as soon as possible. This is a huge opportunity for the film and we’re extremely grateful to Chuck for his support.”
Palahniuk is currently on tour promoting his new book “Snuff” as well as the upcoming theatrical release of “Choke” an adaptation of his 2001 novel directed by Clark Gregg and starring Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston. During these events Palahniuk will be awarding copies of “schism” as prizes to the audience during his Q&A’s. Palahniuk’s August 30^th event at The Strand Book Store sold-out almost immediately, but those unable to attend can still watch the events online at iTunes and The Strand website. In April 1,300 moviegoers attended back-to-back test screenings of “schism” at the Edinboro Film Series and Lyons anticipates more screenings in the coming months including the prestigious Guelcher Film Series at Mercyhurst College.

Friday, August 29 - New York - 7:00pm iTunes "Meet the Author event; with Chuck Palahniuk and Clark Gregg (actor/director “Choke”)

Apple Store-Soho
103 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012

*The interview, Chuck's reading, and audience Q&A will all be taped for iTunes.
No tickets are necessary for this event. It's strictly first come first serve.

Saturday, August 30 - New York - 1:00pm
Chuck Palahniuk with author Amy Hemple and actor/director Clark Gregg at The Strand (NYC)

*View the event live on STRAND TV www.strandbooks.com/tv

828 Broadway (at 12th St.) New York, NY. 10003-4805

ABOUT “SCHISM” -- A fictional drama, “schism” tells the story of a man’s descent into Alzheimer’s dementia. The independent production was shot at several locations in Erie PA including Brevillier Village, an operational nursing facility. For more information visit www.schismmovie.com.

ABOUT JOHN C. LYONS – Lyons resides in Erie, Pennsylvania. His 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. Lyons is a board member of both the Northwestern Pennsylvania Film Office and the Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania.

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.
Schism Review

Published on: June 16, 2008

DVD Future has posted a review of Schism. Directed by John C. Lyons, the film revolves around a man suffering from Alzheimer's. The indie production was shot in 50 days, with locations throughtout Erie, P.A.

"...Terry Smith delivers a terrific performance as the increasingly unstable Neil. His eyes do a lot of the performing, giving the character a nice sense of sadness, melancholy and fear..."

Read the full review here.
The Film Chair's series "In the Lyons Den" articles

Published on: May 14, 2008

"Are you excited for John C. Lyons’ schism? I know I am. Okay, I already saw it, but I’m still pumped to see this Erie, Pa.-produced independent feature film with an audience. I want to see the reactions. I want to see it affect people.
If you’re looking for info on schism, you can check out my series In the Lyons Den. If you want to watch it, the film is screening at Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pa. tonight at 8 p.m. I’ll be the co-emcee for the post-screening Q&A, along with Eerie Horror Film Festival President Greg Ropp."

Read the rest of the article in www.thefilmchair.com
Schism In Edinboro University News Magazine

Published on: May 14, 2008

"Although professors at Edinboro University are trained forensic scientists and have the necessary tools to investigate the same type of crimes as Grissom and his CSI team, in reality, the entertaining show does not mimic reality."

Read the rest of the article here www.schismmovie.com
Review by Film Threat

Published on: May 14, 2008

"John C. Lyons’s film "Schism" begins with a soporific evening in front of the television, where main character Neil Woodard (Terry T. Smith) inches his way into the basement of his house to investigate the source of unusual noises. A split-second glance of a possible intruder sends Mr. Woodard off-balance, causing him to fall and fracture his right hip. Before he (or you, the viewer) can say "what just happened," Neil finds himself in recovery at a specialized facility for individuals in similar situations and of the same age group: a short hop, skip, and jump away from senility and eventual death."

Read more of this Review at http://filmthreat.com/
Erie Times-News review

Published on: May 14, 2008

"Feature-length films about a disease are common enough. Despite our heightened awareness of Alzheimer's disease, though, films about that affliction are surprisingly rare.

In 2001, "Iris" traced the decline of writer Iris Murdoch with a marvelous performance by Judi Dench. In 2006, "Away from Her" drew wide praise. Less visible that year was "Memories of Tomorrow," a Japanese film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. A New York Times reviewer wrote that this film "finally understands that the real victim of this terrible affliction is the partner left behind."

Read more at www.goerie.com
Dread Central review

Published on: May 14, 2008

"Too often in horror we get lost in the notion of death, that the loss of life is the worst thing that can happen, when in effect this is far from the truth. I can think of so many other instances where the thought of death would serve as a blessed release. The slow deliberate loss of one’s grip on reality is paramount within the echelon of horrors born of the human mind, whether they be real or fictitious. All we have is this life, the people, and our experiences. No chainsaw or machete on the planet could compare to the unyielding madness that comes from such illnesses as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s."

Read More at http://www.dreadcentral.com/