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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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Cucalorus named one of 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine

Wilmington, NC – July 19, 2023 – Cucalorus Film Festival has been named one of MovieMaker ’s 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World for 2023. The annual list recognizes festivals that go out of their way to be innovative,

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Cucalorus Film Foundation Seeks Applications for 2023 Filmed in NC Fund

Wilmington, NC- Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023 Filmed in NC Fund . The Filmed in NC Fund is made possible through the partnership between the NC Film Office and Cucalorus Film Foundation , and through the generosity

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"A Song for Imogene" set to open the 29th annual Cucalorus Film Festival

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus curators are excited to announce that the opening night film for this year’s 29th annual Cucalorus Film Festival will be the NC-produced feature A Song for Imogene from female-led, mission-focused production company Honey Head Films . Featuring

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28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival announces full schedule

Cucalorus Film Festival Flies into 28th year with Butterfly in the Sky, Darwin’s Smile and Our Father, the Devil   November 9, 2022 / Wilmington, NC - The official schedule for the 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival has been released

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Cucalorus named one of MovieMaker Magazine's "50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" 2023

Cucalorus Film Festival named one of MovieMaker Magazine's 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee 2023 Wilmington, NC – MovieMaker just announced that Cucalorus Film Festival has been named to its annual list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry

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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 Works-in-Progress Lab, to be held this upcoming Sept. 24-Oct. 1, 2023. Filmmakers with social justice documentary projects at various stages of production are encouraged to apply up until

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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 pleased to announce a premiere collaboration to celebrate the local film industry. Special guest Jeff Goodwin will join us for a screening of David Lynch’s cult classic

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22 Cucalorus Films Currently Streaming Online

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