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What is
Cucalorus?

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.

Silver Pride Cinema Festival Returns to Wilmington with “Red Carpet Gay-La” and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

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.

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News
Cinematique Returns to Wilmington with Landmark Film Lineup at Jengo’s Playhouse
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News
Works-in-Progress Lab Showcase spotlights Hazing documentary and filmmaker conversation
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News
Cucalorus Film Foundation welcomes TG White as Development Director
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Festival Announcements
Byron Hurt joins Cucalorus Film Conference as keynote speaker
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Call for Entries
Last Call: Filmed in NC Fund applications close next week
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Festival Announcements
Cucalorus 31 reveals full festival lineup with songbirds, snakes and suburban dreams
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