NoirCon 2025
Four Days of Film Noir, Neo-Noir and Hardboiled Writing
Registration is now OPEN! Join us at the Palm Springs Cultural Center from Thursday October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM to Sunday October 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM for a thrilling event celebrating all things noir. And we will be partnering again with The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs.
Buy your All-Access Pass now and save 25% over the full price! Early bird pricing ends on September 2, 2025, so please grab your passes now!
Get ready for an immersive experience filled with screenings of classic films, panel discussions with industry experts, and workshops on crafting the perfect hardboiled story. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of film noir or just curious to learn more, there’s something for everyone at NoirCon 2025.
Come soak up the atmosphere, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and dive deep into the dark and mysterious world of noir. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the genre in all its glory!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of intrigue, suspense, and unforgettable stories. See you there!
Begins Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM (Pacific Time).
Ends Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM (Pacific Time).
Visit our Official Registration page for a complete rundown of everything that’s on our Schedule. Here is a brief preview:
KEYNOTE (Kristen Lopez): But Have You Read the Book?
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DAILY CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS include: our Opening Night Gala, Noir at the Bar, All Noirvember’s Eve Party, a tour of the Desert Memorial Cemetery, and A Hardboiled Brunch of Writers.
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PANELISTS & FEATURED SPEAKERS include: Megan Abbott, Dan Bronson, Marco Carocari, Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, Patrick Gatov, William Horberg, Burt Kearns, Brian Kellman, Dennis McMillan, A. Patterson, Gary Phillips, Robert Polito, Howard A. Rodman, Corey Roskin, Oren Shai, Duane Swierczynski, and Adrian Wootton.
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AWARDS: At each NoirCon, we also celebrate individuals who have made a difference in noir with our unique awards. This year’s Honorees are:
Adrian Wootton, The Jay and Deen Kogan Award
Esotouric, The Anne Friedberg Award
William Horberg, The David L. Goodis Award
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SCREENINGS: Blitz (dir. Elliott Lester, 2012); Le Casse (dir. Henri Verneuil, 1971); Detour (dir. Edgar G. Ulmer, 1945); Gideon’s Day (dir. John Ford, 1958); In a Lonely Place (dir. Nicholas Ray, 1950); Lost Highway (dir. David Lynch, 1997); and The Talented Mr. Ripley (dir. Anthony Minghella, 1999).
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