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20th anniversary Docutime Film Festival returns in celebration of founder Paula Haller

Wilmington, NC- The Docutime Film Festival is coming back for its 20th anniversary to celebrate founder Paula Haller and to continue its reputation for bringing acclaimed documentaries to Wilmington. Documentary-lovers can experience a full day of award-winning, enlightening entertainment. Docutime

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Everything You Have Is Yours

In the feature documentary "Everything You Have Is Yours," NYC-based choreographer Hadar Ahuvia interrogates the roots of the Israeli folk dances she grew up dancing with her mother in the US. Facing romanticized stories about her grandparents, settlers in Palestine

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I Was Falling in Love: An Ode to Cucalorus

Dear sweet & delicious Cucalorus,   <Written to Space Age Love Song on repeat, as it always reminds me of being in Wilmington.>   One day when I leave planet earth, let it be known that one of my greatest

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Cucalorus awards a total of $11,000 to 12 North Carolina filmmakers

Cucalorus awards a total of $11,000 to 12 North Carolina filmmakers for indie film project support   Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus Film Foundation is excited to announce that 12 North Carolina-based filmmakers have been awarded financial support from the Filmed in

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Cucalorus announces full schedule for 30th annual film festival

Wilmington, NC- The full film schedule went live today for the 30th annual Cucalorus Film Festival , taking place in downtown Wilmington from November 20 to 24 at Jengo’s Playhouse, Thalian Hall and other downtown venues.   “This year’s festival

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Surfalorus Film Festival celebrates 13 years with 13 original surf films

September 9, 2024- The annual Surfalorus Film Festival , presented by NC Aquariums , returns to Nags Head, NC for its 13th year, happening September 16 to 18, 2024. Surfalorus brings some of the most inspiring and thoughtful surf movies

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Second screening of "Lumbeeland" added to 6th annual Lumbee Film Festival lineup

6th annual Lumbee Film Festival adds a second screening of the highly-anticipated Lumbeeland   Pembroke, NC- The 6th annual Lumbee Film Festival is returning to Pembroke, North Carolina, with 19 original films directed by Indigenous filmmakers and festival alumni. This

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

Wilmington, NC—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 will support the 30th annual Cucalorus Film Festival, happening November 20-24,

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Cucalorus Film Foundation announces new Development Director

Cucalorus Film Foundation announces Trish Nicholson as organization’s new Development Director   Wilmington, NC- The Cucalorus Film Foundation has announced the promotion of Trish Nicholson to the role of Development Director, starting June 1, 2023. Nicholson began at Cucalorus as

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Alligator wrestling documentary joins the 5th annual Lumbee Film Festival Lineup

Alligator wrestling documentary, Tough Skin, joins the 5th annual Lumbee Film Festival Lineup   Pembroke, NC- The 5th annual Lumbee Film Festival returns to Pembroke, North Carolina with 13 original films directed by Indigenous filmmakers. This year’s festival spans over

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Cucalorus awards 20 NC filmmakers funding for indie film projects

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus Film Foundation is pleased to announce that 20 NC-based filmmakers have been awarded financial support from the Filmed in NC fund. The Filmed in NC Fund is made possible through a partnership with the NC Film Office

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The 29th annual Cucalorus Film Festival — Black Barbies, Riddles, Weird Plants and More!

Wilmington, NC- Tickets went on sale today for the 29th annual Cucalorus Film Festival , taking place in downtown Wilmington from November 15 to 19 at Thalian Hall, Jengo’s Playhouse and other downtown venues. The newest indie and international films

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Burned: Protecting the Protectors kicks off Friday Nite Films at Jengo’s Playhouse

Wilmington, NC - Cucalorus Film Foundation is excited to announce the upcoming lineup for Friday Nite Films at Jengo’s Playhouse, starting this Friday, September 22nd with Burned: Protecting the Protectors. Burned is the true story of Diane Cotter’s journey to

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Surfalorus celebrates 12 years with Savage Waters, Ministry of Surf  and the NC Oyster Trail

Surfalorus celebrates 12 years with Savage Waters, Ministry of Surf and the NC Oyster Trail August 7, 2023- The 12th annual Surfalorus Film Festiva l, presented by NC Aquariums , brings some of the year’s most innovative and creative surf

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Cucalorus and Working Films Announce the 2023 Works-in-Progress Lab Recipients

Cucalorus and Working Films Announce the 2023 Works-in-Progress Lab Recipients   Wilmington, NC- The Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab, organized through a partnership with Working Films , is excited to announce this year’s cohort of documentary storytellers who will be visiting the

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Local Spotlight: Alison Baringer on Azalea Fest and Blue Velvet

  Cucalorus sat down with Azalea Festival Executive Director Alison Baringer to discuss the 76th Annual Azalea Festival and the special screening of Blue Velvet on April 14th at 6:30pm. What's unique about the Azalea Fest this year? Well, I

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