
The Cucalorus Film Foundation is a multi-disciplinary media arts organization supporting emerging and innovative artists through festivals, grants, residencies, and a community cinema with screenings and youth education programs throughout the year. Cucalorus brings people together to celebrate, discover, and create. The annual Cucalorus Film Festival provides a non-competitive environment to support independent filmmakers, performance artists, and community organizers who use storytelling to transform our world.




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


