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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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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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