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What is a Cucalorus?
cuc•a•lor•us n., [orig. Gk. kukaloris, the dance of the shadows.]1. a film set apparatus placed in front of a light source to create a dappled lighting effect on a subject or background. also cookie, UK. gobo. 2. a film festival in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Press Contacts
Morgan Davis, press@cucalorus.org
Becca Ederer, comm@cucalorus.org
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In the News
- WRAL Tech on Tap Conversations: Cucalorus marries the history of film in Wilmington and emerging tech scene
- Encore: Paving the Way: Cucalorus continues to evolve, welcomes live music and Superchunk to the stage
- Star News: Cucalorus Festival announces opening night band, film screenings
- MovieMaker Magazine: 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, 2018
- Greater Wilmington Business Journal: Reframing Film Industry
- Greater Wilmington Business Journal: Achievers & Accolades—Kim Klein
- Clture: Cucalorus is worth the road trip to Wilmington
- WECT: Dan Brawley is taking Cucalorus in another new direction
- Star News: Innovation economy takes stage, editorial by Tom Looney
More News
- Star News: 8 Things to See & Do at UNCW’s Lumina Fest
- Convention and Visitor’s Bureau guest blog by Dan Brawley
- Greater Wilmington Business Journal: Tru Colors Brewing
- WHQR Communique: Inshiradu Receives Support From Cucalorus For 1898 Narrative: “What The River Knows”
- Star News: Tru Colors Brewing Up Solution to Gang Violence
- Matt Magne’s overview of Connect 2017
- MovieMaker Magazine: 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, 2017
- Filmmaker Magazine: Dispatches from Cucalorus 2016
- Cultured Vulture: 10 Best Film Festivals Worth Your Time In 2017
- Star News: Cucalorus leader Dan Brawley to head Film Festival Alliance
- Blog: La Medea: un show interactivo de cine, música, danza y teatro brillará este sábado en Jengo’s Playhouse
- Wrightsville Beach Magazine: Independent Ascendant?
- MovieMaker: A Little Bit of Catharsis: Cucalorus 22 is the change we want to see in the world
- ExitEvent: Don’t Miss These Southeast Startup, Innovation and Tech Conferences in 2017
- StarNews: Cucalorus Film Festival receives grant
- Star News: Cucalorus Film Festival attendance figures released
- Exit Event: 5 Takeaways from Cucalorus Connect 2016 in Wilmington
- City of Wilmington: Joe Dunton Q&A Livestream
- Star News: Cucalorus Film Festival wraps 22nd year with packed screenings, festive atmosphere
Press Releases
Past Press Releases
- Cucalorus Film Foundation and the NC Film Office Present Eleven “Filmed in NC” Filmmaker Grants
- Cucalorus’ Dan Brawley Elected President of Film Festival Alliance Leads Efforts to Connect International Industry Professionals
- Cucalorus 22 – Festival Spreads Love Over 5 Days of Movies and Merrymaking
- Cucalorus Receives Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Film Festival Alliance – Regional Roundtable!
Regional Roundtable: Cucalorus FFA’s third roundtable of 2018 takes place November 8-11 at the 24th annual Cucalorus Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina, sponsored by Eventive and FilmFreeway. Open to all festival professionals, this 3-day workshop/festival...
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Superchunk to open the 24th Annual Cucalorus Festival, tix on sale now!
See the band that shaped the 90s indie punk rock scene in NC and beyond Cucalorus announces a sampling of major events for the 24th annual Cucalorus Festival running November 7-11, 2018 in downtown Wilmington, NC – including Superchunk at the Brooklyn Arts...
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Cucalorus Announces AUGUST 2 as Final Film Deadline!
Just two weeks left to submit films to Cucalorus! The 24th annual Cucalorus Festival is accepting film submissions for its five-day creative convergence, November 7-11, 2018. The Cucalorus Film Festival seeks submissions focusing on emerging and innovative filmmakers,...
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