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Festival Announcements

Get the latest announcements regarding the Cucalorus Film Festival, including dates, featured films, and special guests.

Festival Announcements
Cucalorus 31 reveals full festival lineup with songbirds, snakes and suburban dreams

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

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Cucalorus hosts special screening of NC film A Little Prayer

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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Reggie Watts to headline closing night of the 31st annual Cucalorus Film Festival

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus Film Foundation , in collaboration with The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College , is thrilled to announce that internationally acclaimed comedian, musician, and improviser Reggie Watts will headline the closing night of the 31st annual

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DocuTime Returns: 21st annual festival celebrates documentaries full of humor and heart

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus Film Foundation and WHQR Public Media are pleased to announce the return of the DocuTime Film Festival for its 21st year, taking place Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Jengo’s Playhouse in downtown Wilmington. This premier partnership celebrates

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Celebrating Native Voices: Lumbee Film Festival returns to Pembroke for the 7th year

Pembroke, NC- The 7th annual Lumbee Film Festival returns to Pembroke, North Carolina, with a dynamic lineup of 11 original films directed by Indigenous filmmakers. Dedicated to showcasing bold, original work by Native American and Indigenous storytellers — including members

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Celebrating Queer Voices: Inaugural Silver Pride Cinema Festival to debut in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus Film Foundation and the Silver Pride Circle of the Cape Fear are excited to announce the first-ever Silver Pride Cinema Festival , a one-day LGBTQ+ film festival to be held Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Jengo’s Playhouse

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