FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Jeff Clark
Festival Director
814.723.1952
jeffclark1952@verizon.net
Joey Roy
Festival Manager
814. 726.1674
jroy@urc.com
AWARD-WINNING FILM “SCHISM”
DONATED TO WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY
WARREN, Pa., (October 13, 2009) – Members of The Boonies International Film Festival Group recently donated a Special Edition DVD of the award-winning independent feature film “Schism” to the Warren Public Library, in honor of Rouse Estate Employees.
The film, written and directed by John C. Lyons, is the dramatic story of one man’s decent into the world of Alzheimer’s dementia and has been praised by critics, audiences, and care professionals for its realistic portrayal of the disease, aging, and life in a long-term care facility.
According to Jeff Clark, The Boonies International Film Festival Director, the group donated the DVD to the Warren Public Library for several reasons. “We wanted to honor the individuals in our community who work hard every day to help improve the lives of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s and their families.”
In addition, Clark explained, “Many people who wanted to view the screening held at the Struther’s Library Theater were unable to be there, so our group wanted to make the film available to the public at no charge. The two-disc special edition version of Schism includes a Q&A with Lyons, the filmmaker and the movie cast, as well as information about Alzheimer’s.
Schism” was the second film of regional interest screened in Warren. The first film screened was the internationally awarded feature film “Wellness” by filmmaker Jake Mahaffy, which was filmed entirely in Warren with a cast of local citizens.
“In the coming months, Warren County residents will have the exciting opportunity to attend more independent film screenings by local and regional filmmakers,” said Joey Roy, festival manager. “These first two screenings are an initial sampling of some of the profoundly talented artists who are a part of our community. As we get closer to the five-day International Film Festival, to be held August 23-27, 2011, we will be introducing more of these individuals to you, as well as presenting a number of national and international films. All I can say is watch the newspapers, listen to the radio, check for Facebook notes, Twitter tweets and other new technologies to read all about it!”
According to Clark, the Film Festival Group is currently developing a Web site and planning a volunteer meeting for those in the community who want to get involved. Another meeting will be held with regional businesses to discuss the Festival as it may apply to them. Details will be published in the very near future.
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