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MovieMaker: 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entrance Fee

Wilmington, NC- MovieMaker Magazine has just announced that Cucalorus Film Festival has been named to its annual list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee , for the 11th year in a row, celebrating festivals that serve moviemakers and

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Cinematique has a new home at Jengo’s Playhouse

Wilmington, N.C. – WHQR Public Media announces new partnership with Cucalorus to present the Cinematique Film Series at Jengo’s Playhouse WHQR is excited to announce that the Cinematique Film Series will continue in a new partnership with the Cucalorus Film

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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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Cucalorus seeks sponsors for 31st annual celebration of film and performance

Wilmington, NC- The Cucalorus Film Festival is now seeking sponsors to support its 31st annual celebration of bold, independent storytelling, taking place November 19–23, 2025 . Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic programming, Cucalorus brings together a global community

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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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Director to visit Wilmington for screening of North Putnam, a documentary on public schools and community growth

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is excited to announce that director Joel Fendelman will be in attendance at the upcoming screening of his inspiring community documentary, North Putnam , taking place at Jengo’s Playhouse on Friday, April 18 at 7:30pm. The screening

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Cucalorus kicks off Jengo’s Summer Film Series with a nine-week showcase of local gems, regional highlights, and festival favorites

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is excited to kick off the summer season at Jengo’s Playhouse with nine weeks of film magic, featuring an eclectic mix of previous festival favorites and locally-shot features, starting Friday, June 13, 2025. Audiences can expect everything

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Works-in-Progress Lab Opens Its Doors to the Public for the First Time

Wilmington, NC – For the first time ever, Cucalorus and Working Films are inviting the public to experience the 2025 Works-in-Progress Lab—an immersive residency that champions independent filmmakers telling powerful stories of social justice. Taking place April 22-29, 2025, at

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Theatre, Justice, and Change: Documentary on NC playwright Paul Green to screen at Jengo’s Playhouse

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is pleased to announce the upcoming screening of southern documentary film, The Playmaker , happening Friday, March 28 at 7:30pm at Jengo’s Playhouse. The Playmaker is part of the 2024-2025 Southern Circuit series, a program supported by

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Jengo’s Playhouse to screen groundbreaking documentary The Thinking Game

WILMINGTON –– Jengo’s Playhouse will host IRL Movie Club ’s screening of The Thinking Game this Sunday, February 2nd, chronicling the extraordinary life of visionary scientist and Nobel Prize laureate Demis Hassabis . Tickets to this special screening are only

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Cucalorus Film Foundation Receives Grant from North Carolina Humanities

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus Film Foundation is excited to announce that they have received a project grant from North Carolina Humanities . This $5000 grant will help support the Community Conversations program, which fosters meaningful discussions by pairing documentary screenings with

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Artist Roger Beebe brings multi-projector magic to Jengo’s Playhouse

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is excited to present Roger Beebe’ s FILMS for ONE to EIGHT PROJECTORS, screening for one night only at Jengo’s Playhouse . In celebration of 25 years of touring with his art, Beebe will be in attendance,

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Surfalorus Film Festival calls for submissions for its 14th annual  celebration of surf cinema

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus and NC Aquariums are pleased to present the 14th annual Surfalorus Film Festival , a three-day festival taking place this September 15-17, 2025 at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, NC. Held alongside the Eastern Surf Championships ,

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Northside Movie Nights to bring free, family-friendly outdoor screenings to Portia Hines Park

Wilmington, NC- The Northside Food Co-op and Cucalorus Film Foundation are excited to announce Northside Movie Nights, a new outdoor film series with free, family-friendly screenings at Portia Mills Hines Park in downtown Wilmington. The series kicks off on Friday,

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Double feature to screen at Jengo’s Playhouse in celebration of director John Waters

Wilmington, NC- The Pope of Trash is returning to the Port City after 18 years! Cucalorus is excited to announce A Night of Chaos, Bad Taste, Big Hair & Cult Cinema, a double feature of the documentary Scala!!! and the

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Cucalorus to Receive $30,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts

Cucalorus is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $30,000. This grant supports the 31st annual Cucalorus Film Festival in downtown Wilmington Nov. 19

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