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Reaching a milestone of ten North Carolina-produced features, this year is a testament to the incredible talent right here in our backyard. Taking over the Coastline Center as our main hub lets us capture that classic riverfront energy while giving filmmakers and film lovers a completely immersive, non-stop space to connect, share ideas, and celebrate indie cinema.
The 32nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival is excited to present “Best of the Fest” - a brand new program bringing the festival's top films to The Pointe 14! That’s right. You can see some of the best Cucalorus Film Festival films on Sunday, November 22 at The Pointe 14.
Capsized, filmed right here in Wilmington, NC, follows the O'Briens after they lose their home to foreclosure. Naturally, larger-than-life patriarch Ray turns the crisis into a spectacle. He packs his wife, five kids, and the family hamster onto a barely seaworthy boat, aiming for a deep-sea fishing tournament with a grand prize big enough to solve everything.
The 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival returns to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach August 7–9, bringing together three days of surf films, inspiring stories, and coastal community celebrations.
The countdown is on for the 32nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival, returning to historic downtown Wilmington November 19–22, 2026. Whether you're a filmmaker ready to share your work, a business looking to support the arts, or a film lover eager to experience one of the Southeast's most unique cultural events, now is the time to get involved.
The Silver Pride Cinema Festival is set to return to Jengo’s Playhouse on May 29–30, 2026, bringing two days of LGBTQ+ film, storytelling, and community celebration to downtown Wilmington.
The Cucalorus Film Foundation and WHQR Public Media are proud to announce the return of the beloved Cinematique screening series, relaunching this month with a curated selection of landmark films that have shaped cinematic history.
The Cucalorus Film Foundation, in partnership with Working Films and the Documentary Accountability Working Group, invites the community to a special Works-in-Progress Showcase at Jengo's Playhouse on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00 PM.
The Cucalorus Film Foundation is proud to announce the addition of TG White as its new Development Director, bringing extensive experience in fundraising, community engagement, and strategic growth to the organization’s leadership team.
Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is excited to announce the keynote speaker for the Cucalorus Film Conference, to be held during the 31st annual Cucalorus Film Festival , taking place November 19–23, 2025 at Thalian Hall. Award-winning filmmaker Byron Hurt will be
Wilmington- Cucalorus Film Foundation reminds filmmakers that there is just one week left to apply for the Filmed in NC Fund , a statewide financial support program for independent filmmakers across North Carolina. Applications are open through October 8, 2025.
Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is thrilled to announce the full list of film selections for the 31st annual Cucalorus Film Festival, returning to downtown Wilmington from November 19–23, 2025. This year’s festival showcases 95 independent and international films, selected from 1,608
Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is excited to present a special screening of A Little Prayer on Sunday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m. at Jengo’s Playhouse. Tickets are $10 and available now at jengos.eventive.org . Produced by acclaimed North Carolina filmmaker
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