Erie, PA, November 21, 2010:

Lyons Den Productions is seeking Male and Female talent of various ages for several roles in a new feature film, “There Are No Goodbyes.” To be filmed in Erie, Pennsylvania January-July 2011. Previous acting experience not required.

The audition will consist of a screen test, photo, and reading of provided sides. Roles and descriptions are listed on the film’s website ThereAreNoGoodbyes.com. Although welcome, headshots and registration are not required prior to the audition date. Those unable to attend, please contact Lyons Den Productions prior to sending audition video. Those interested in non-speaking roles do not need to audition and should email contact information and headshot to the above address.

About the Film:

Synopsis – Born and raised in a quiet, industrial city, Oliver has grown comfortable, but without direction. Still living in his deceased parents’ house, he is contacted by a mysterious gentleman who gives him an odd task to complete. Without knowing the man or his motivation, he complies and is rewarded. The tasks continue and provide purpose, but soon he begins to question the man and his intentions. Frustrated and back on his own, Oliver crosses paths with a young photographer named Raina, who introduces new energy to his life. The two fall in love, and all is well until the man returns with one more task to complete. Will Oliver succumb to his demands and does he have a choice?

“There Are No Goodbyes” is a fictional story about choices and finding purpose in one’s life in the context of the current sociopolitical climate of blue-collar America. The film covers a mix of genres including: drama, romance, mystery, and science fiction. Scenes for “There Are No Goodbyes” have already been shot in Poland, Czech Republic, and Ireland. In January 2011, Lyons Den Productions will continue production in Erie, PA USA and expect to finish principal photography in the summer of 2011.

Details:

Project type: Feature Film
Union Status: Union and Non-union
Pay Scale: Credit and copy, no pay
Role type(s): Lead, Supporting, and Extras
Director: John C. Lyons Website: ThereAreNoGoodbyes.com
Audition Date: Saturday, December 4th, 3:00-7:00PM
Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall, 1158 E. 12th Street, Erie Pennsylvania
Projected Start Date: January 2011

About the Filmmaker:

John C. Lyons is writing and directing the film based on an original story concept by Andy Flatley. Lyons’ last film “Schism” (SchismMovie.com), a drama about one man’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, has played in film festivals, film series, and classrooms across the country for the past two years, winning awards at several of them, and is now available on DVD at Netflix and Amazon. In 2006, Lyons was inducted into the Eerie Filmmaker Hall of Fame (Eerie Horror Film Festival). Lyons was named one of The Erie-Times News’ People of the Year (2007) and selected for a Generation-e Leadership Award by the Young Erie Professionals (2009). Lyons is also the Director of the Edinboro Film Series, Vice President of the Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and Vice President of the Boonies International Film Festival.