Vision
Shadows of Noir was created for two reasons. To honor great filmmaking and to bring people together. We believe that whatever form of film speaks to you, there should be a place to discover, learn, and discuss your passion.
Here, we focus on film noir. An area that includes several masterpieces from film history. One that helped redefine filmmaking for future generations. It speaks to us, and to many others. So we created a place to expand the conversation.
We do podcasts, local speaking programs, online discussion articles, and offer film noir items for sale in our shop. The vision is to explore film noir, and create a respectful community of people who have a shared passion in film.
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About the Founder
I’m Dan, and I will be your guide at Shadows of Noir.
I always liked movies growing up, but it was not until I began getting into classic films that something clicked for me. After watching a few classic movies that I really enjoyed, I began to immerse myself in the world of cinema. I watched classic after classic, quickly becoming mesmerized with great filmmaking. The films resonated with me and the artform made sense.
Film quickly had me hooked. I read all about stars, directors and the history of motion pictures. I went through several top 100 lists, watching every movie. One of my favorite pastimes became spending countless hours sifting through library DVD shelves. Eventually, I began to understand the language of film, and was even fortunate enough to take some film courses. It was exciting to discuss the movies in class, since most of the people I knew were not regularly watching the same movies that I was.
In 2022, I made the decision that I wanted to start a project. One where I could continue pursuing my love for movies. Where I could connect with other people who already share that passion and hopefully introduce more people to the world of film. After researching and testing several different business ideas, I landed on the concept. A deep exploration of my favorite area of film, harnessing the connection power of a website, and the reach of the podcasting medium.
Here with my assistant Angus. He likes to nap during podcast recordings, in case you ever hear a dog snoring in the background.
About the Company
Shadows of Noir was formed in 2023
Shadows of Noir, LLC was formed in early 2023. It is organized as a for-profit business with a few methods to help support the work financially. We offer local speaking programs, freelance services, and have an expanding online shop. The shop is intended to be a well-curated, yet expansive collection of film noir products. So that fans of noir have one central place to find the books, films, posters, and other items they love.
The purpose remains to honor great filmmaking and bring people together though. So if there are profits, the plan is to donate 10% of operating profit to causes that support the world of film. We also hope to gain B Corp Certification one day. As we believe businesses should have a positive social and environmental impact on the world too. These are big aspirations in our book. But ones we are committed to working towards.
Honor Great Filmmaking
Bring People Together
If you would like to get in touch with us, please see the Contact page for ways to reach out.
Creative Credits
Logo Designed by Clayton McCormack
Personal Photo by HM Collins Photography