Films
The 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival will showcase 136 independent and international films featuring festival faves The Pez Outlaw and premieres like Zoo Lock Down and Pinball – the Man Who Saved the Game. Click here for more…
Darwin's Smile
Isabella Rossellini returns to Wilmington to perform her new one-woman show Darwin’s Smile at Thalian Hall. The show is a lesson on evolution and acting, in her usual comical tone exploring the mysterious nature of animals and their emotions.
Dance-a-lorus
A cherished festival tradition, Dance-a-lorus pushes boundaries by pairing filmmakers and choreographers for a mutual exploration of cinema and dance for a kinetic feast of innovation and entertainment.
2022 By the Numbers Report
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Friday Night Films: Azalea Festival Special Edition featuring makeup artist Jeff Goodwin and David Lynch’s Blue Velvet
Wilmington, NC—Cucalorus Film Foundation and the 76th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival are...
Cucalorus and Working Films seek applications for the 2023 Works-in-Progress Lab
Cucalorus Film Foundation and Working Films are seeking applications for the 2023...
22 Cucalorus Films Currently Streaming Online
Cucalorus rounded up 22 selections from past festivals that are currently available to watch...
What is Cucalorus?
The Cucalorus Film Festival takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina every November for five days of new indie films, paired with bold performances and deep discussions about justice and the future. Cucalorus brings together bold, emerging creatives to share stories that challenge us to look at the world in new ways.
Box Office
The 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival takes place November 16-20, 2022 in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. The non-competitive festival showcases more than 90 films from all over the world. Filmmakers, performers, activists, and community members come to celebrate the art-form and discover new work. Festival programs focus on social justice, dance on camera, emerging voices, southern stories, horror & the bizarre, and the finest indie films of the year.

Festival Passes
Pegasorus Pass | $250
Festival Tickets
General Admission | starting at $15







