the schism movie blog

DVDFuture reviews new "Schism" Special Edition DVD!

2009-11-03T08:12:00.000-08:00

DVDFuture "Schism" DVD review here:
http://dvdfuture.com/review.php?id=1501
""Schism" is a fine indie drama that deserves your attention, and this two-disc special edition pays the film much respect."

purchase DVD here:
store.schismmovie.com

Thank you, DVDFuture!

DVDTalk reviews new "Schism" Special Edition DVD!

2009-10-30T04:57:00.000-07:00

"Schism" DVD review here:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/38852/schism
"Despite its low budget, Schism works really well thanks to some rock solid direction and a few really impressive performances." and "...this is a pretty compelling piece of independent movie making, and Schism is an entirely worthwhile effort."

purchase DVD here:
store.schismmovie.com

Thanks DVDTalk!

A second "Schism" Q&A video goes online

2009-10-25T13:11:00.000-07:00

"Schism" panel at the Edinboro Film Series
Edinboro University - April 17, 2008

Cast, crew, long term care and Alzheimer's professionals discuss the involvement of long term care facility Brevillier Village and the residents who were extras in the film.

*This excerpt is taken from one of the extra features on the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD set of "Schism" available now at store.schismmovie.com

Two awards from Staten Island and new YouTube video!

2009-10-18T16:13:00.001-07:00

NEW AWARDS!

"Schism" just won BEST ACTOR (Terry T. Smith as "Neil") and BEST SCREENPLAY awards earlier today at the Director's Chair Film Festival in Staten Island, NY! Thank you so much to Kimbra and her staff, those who attended the screening, and a special thanks to filmmaker Pamela Sutch of Siren Tales for excepting the awards on our behalf!

NEW VIDEO!

We just posted a 5 minute excerpt from one of the Q&A sessions we held last winter at the Guelcher Film Series. This clip covers the topic of hallucinations. Check it out below!

Director's Chair Film Festival - "Schism" this Saturday at 5PM!

2009-10-13T08:40:00.001-07:00

The Director's Chair Film Festival has changed the time of our screening to 5PM this Saturday October 17th. "Schism" has been nominated for several awards at the festival:

BEST ACTOR (Terry T. Smith as "Neil")
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST EDITING
BEST SOUND

Unfortunately we are unable to attend this screening, but if you do, please let us know what you thought of the movie and rate it anonymously at IMDb.com: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1310664/

"Schism" available at Warren Public Library

2009-10-13T08:03:00.000-07:00

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.

Struther's Library Theatre photos

2009-10-13T07:58:00.000-07:00

Warren PA event - Details!

2009-09-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

"Schism" FREE movie event this weekend!

Struthers Library Theatre
302 West Third Avenue
Warren, Pennsylvania 16365
(814) 723-7231

3:30PM Sunday October 4th
Free movie, Q&A, reception, and DVD sale! Cast and crew members will be in attendance!

World Alzheimer's Day

2009-09-21T14:48:00.001-07:00

Warren, PA screening Sunday, October 4th!

2009-09-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

We'll post more details here once we have them. For now we just have a date: Sunday October 4th. There will most likely be a day time and evening screening and we will have the new 2-Disc SE DVD sets on sale. Cast and crew members should be in attendance as well.

LECOM Medical College promotes "schism"

2009-09-13T21:17:00.000-07:00

LECOM Promotes Inspirational Film on Alzheimer's Disease
Feature Film Depicts the Debilitating Journey of One Alzheimer's Patient

"LECOM graduate, James Lin, D.O., a fellowship trained Geriatrician for Medical Associates of Erie (MAE), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), and Director of the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging, will be a featured panelist for local Film Director John Lyons' film “Schism,” which will be featured at the Spirit Quest Film Festival held at the Erie Playhouse in Erie, Pennsylvania."

"Dr. Lin recommends that anyone who cares for the elderly and who wants a better understanding of the stages of this disease, should see this film."

Read the full article here at LECOM.edu

Official Selection Director's Chair Film Festival & Expo!

2009-09-13T12:17:00.000-07:00

We recently received word that "schism" has been selected for the Director's Chair Film Festival & Expo! The festival is held on Staten Island, NY - October 12-18.

We do not have any details yet of our screening. Once we do we post it here first.

*Cast and crew may be attending the festival depending on the schedule...

Spirit Quest Film Festival - Day Three pics

2009-09-06T14:59:00.001-07:00

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Spirit Quest Film Festival - Day Two pics

2009-09-05T16:39:00.000-07:00

Just won Best Narrative Feature @ Spirit Quest Film Festival!

Spirit Quest Film Festival - Day One pics

2009-09-04T22:00:00.000-07:00

SCHISM painting to be auctioned this weekend!

2009-09-01T16:18:00.000-07:00

This is very cool news. This weekend at the Spirit Quest Film Festival (September 4-6) cast member Joshua Werner ("Sam") is going to be bringing with him the original painting featured on the cover of the new Special Edition DVD sets. The painting will be auctioned off and half of the proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.
24 /7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 www.alz.org/pa

The painting is a mixed media piece, primarily acrylics. The actual art size measures 8 1/4" x 11". The painting was meant to capture a feeling of isolation and despair. The subject matter is of an elderly man trying to piece together his life through a scatter of old photographs. Joshua was inspired to paint the piece during the filming of "schism". Werner says "Watching the story come to life through the actors was a touching experience. We shot most of the film in an operational long term care center, which made the idea for the painting all the more real in my mind. I returned home and found myself up all night doing this painting as a sort of emotional response."

It's going to be a great weekend - see everyone in a couple days!

Lyons Den Productions' Online Store now OPEN!

2009-08-30T07:20:00.000-07:00

store.LyonsDenProductions.net

NOW OPEN!

Our own online store has just gone live! You can now order the "schism" 2-disc Special Edition ($20 plus shipping), single-disc Limited Edition ($10), and SE+LE Double Packs ($25) directly from the source: store.LyonsDenProductions.net.

We expect to start shipping orders that include the NEW Special Edition next Tuesday 9/8/09 when the set officially releases.

Remember you can also purchase the SE and LE DVD's at Amazon.com. We will be announcing more sources soon!

more Spirit Quest Film Festival details...

2009-08-23T08:48:00.000-07:00

The Spirit Quest Film Festival (Sept 4-6, The Erie Playhouse, Erie PA) has just announced it's complete line-up of features and shorts and we are working on some more details of the "schism" screening Opening Night of the festival! Order your tickets here (tickets will also be available at the door).

Here's how things are shaping up...we will update this post soon!

Friday September 4th:
7PM - "schism" the final cut (96 mins)

8:40PM - Question & Answer session with
John C. Lyons - writer/director "schism"
"schism" cast - Terry T. Smith ("Neil"), Don Kirsch ("Roger"), Ruth Thoma Andrews ("Martha"), Dick Ropp ("Rufus"), Charmalene Ulmer ("Tammy")
Vicky Wittuck - Vice President of Healthcare, Brevillier Village
Dr. James Lin, DO - LECOM Institute for Successful Aging
Kristen Bires - Education & Outreach Manager for the Northwest Pennsylvania Alzheimer's Association

9:00PM - schism DVD sale with cast and crew members

10:00PM - after party at Benjamin's Restaurant at the Avalon Hotel (right across the street from the Erie Payhouse)

COMPLETE FILM FESTIVAL LINE-UP:
http://spiritquest.bside.com/2009/films

"schism" now available for pre-order on Amazon!

2009-08-11T16:50:00.000-07:00

The new 2-disc Special Edition of "schism" just went online today for pre-order at Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002L0C3AM/thelyonsden0f

We will have both the 2-disc Special Edition and single-disc Limited Edition DVD’s (as well as a Double Pack containing both editions) available for purchase this week or next at the film’s website (www.schismmovie.com) in our online store.

NOTE: The Limited Edition DVD’s are in stock now while the new 2-disc Special Editions will be available through online outlets the week of September 8th, 2009. The LE version features a longer 2008 cut of the film. The SE version is the final cut with a full 2nd disc of extras.

"schism" Special Edition DVD cover and features list!

2009-08-02T19:27:00.000-07:00

We've been working around the clock to get the design and contents together for the Special Edition DVD of "schism" the last couple of months. Here is a list of what will be on the 2 DISC set - available September 4th, 2009!

-The 96 minute final cut of the film in 1.78:1 Widescreen
-English subtitles (movie only)
-Outtakes (7 min)
-12 Deleted/Extended Scenes (18 min)
-"Kirk" short film (4 min)
-Screening Q&A's with Cast, crew, Alzheimer's and care professionals from the Edinboro (31 min) and Guelcher Film Series (42 min)
-Behind the Scenes footage (23 min)
-Crew Outtakes (5 min)
-DVD sleeve and discs feature the artwork of cast member Josh Werner
-Menus feature the music of Andy Flatley

We will be taking orders VERY SOON at www.schismmovie.com! It will also be available at Amazon and other online retails outlets...

Spirit Quest Film Festival - SCHISM tickets available now for 9/4/09 @ 7PM!

2009-07-15T07:20:00.001-07:00

2009 Spirit Quest Film Festival - Event Registration by Acteva

They have a great discount on all-access passes too.

Erie, PA-area friends, this is most likely your last chance to see the final cut of "schism" on the big screen. And your first chance to purchase the Special Edition DVD set of the movie and get it autographed by the cast!

More to come....check back soon!

Rate our movie!

2009-07-08T05:11:00.000-07:00

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Headed to State College...

2009-07-01T19:14:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow we're heading out to State College, PA! Home of the Nittany Lions. For the first of two weekend screenings of "schism"! To those of you in the area, remember we will be at the beautiful State Theatre. Details here: http://www.thestatetheatre.org/Events/viewevent.php?id=510

We'll try and share updates from the trip(s). Hope to see some of your there!

Check out some outtakes from the movie in the previous post...

"schism" movie: DVD outtakes (teaser)

2009-06-30T15:21:00.000-07:00

schism" is a very serious film, but we definitely had a lot of fun moments while making it. These are just some of the outtakes from the Special Edition DVD for "schism". Coming Summer 2009. http://www.schismmovie.com

Summer Show 2009: "schism" chosen as the festival feature!

2009-06-08T16:20:00.000-07:00

Summer Show 2009

The State Theatre

State College, PA

Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 11th

Noon - 3:30PM

schism

short film program

q&a and reception

Tickets: $8 students, $10 adults

BUY THEM HERE

**We will be making the trek for this one folks, it's going to be a great couple of weekends! More details coming soon!