Private Project

Noir Prefers the Shadows

A small-time private detective, Tom Trowel, is desperately in need of clients when he suddenly finds himself with two, and gets caught in a deadly trap between them.

  • Terri Birnbaum
    Director
  • Chris Parker
    Director
  • Terri Birnbaum
    Writer
  • Chris Parker
    Writer
  • Chris Parker
    Producer
  • Terri Birnbaum
    Producer
  • Bill Rozaitis
    Key Cast
  • David Morrison
    Key Cast
  • Anita Gonzalez
    Key Cast
  • Susy Gilbert
    Everything Wrangler
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Noir, Dramedy
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 11, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Clean Shorts Film Festival
    Choctaw
    United States
    April 2, 2016
    World Premiere
Director Biography - Terri Birnbaum, Chris Parker

Chris started out just making goofy little videos to amuse his friends. And really, he hasn't changed all that much. He hopes he's getting smarter as he goes along.

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Director Statement

Let's talk about the other director: Terri Birnbaum took the gibberish I scrawled, and turned it into a script. She keeps things on track and keeps it fun at the same time. She has a good eye. She's a blast to work with.