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 30th 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.
