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The Cucalorus Film Foundation is a multi-disciplinary media arts organization supporting emerging and innovative artists through festivals, grants, residencies, and a community cinema with screenings and youth education programs throughout the year. Cucalorus brings people together to celebrate, discover, and create. The annual Cucalorus Film Festival provides a non-competitive environment to support independent filmmakers, performance artists, and community organizers who use storytelling to transform our world.

Record Number of NC-Made Films screening at Cucalorus Film Festival

Festival Announcements

Reaching a milestone of ten North Carolina-produced features, this year is a testament to the incredible talent right here in our backyard. Taking over the Coastline Center as our main hub lets us capture that classic riverfront energy while giving filmmakers and film lovers a completely immersive, non-stop space to connect, share ideas, and celebrate indie cinema.

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Festival Announcements
Record Number of NC-Made Films screening at Cucalorus Film Festival
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Festival Announcements
Best of the Fest Lineup
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Festival Announcements
Wilmington-made Feature to Headline Cucalorus Film Festival
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News
Applications Now Open for the 2026 Filmed in NC Fund
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Festival Announcements
July 15, 2026
Surfalorus Film Festival celebrates 15 years with Wahine Classic partnership and full 2026 lineup
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June 30, 2026
Cucalorus seeks seasonal staff and volunteers for 32nd annual film festival
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Events
Celebrate Indigenous Storytelling at the 8th Annual Lumbee Film Festival on July 4
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Festival Announcements
Get Involved in the 32nd Annual Cucalorus Film Festival: Sponsorships, Film Submissions, and Early Bird Passes Available Now
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Festival Announcements
May 5, 2026
Silver Pride Cinema Festival Returns to Wilmington with “Red Carpet Gay-La” and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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News
Cinematique Returns to Wilmington with Landmark Film Lineup at Jengo’s Playhouse
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News
Works-in-Progress Lab Showcase spotlights Hazing documentary and filmmaker conversation
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News
April 22, 2026
Cucalorus Film Foundation welcomes TG White as Development Director
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Festival Announcements
November 6, 2025
Byron Hurt joins Cucalorus Film Conference as keynote speaker
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Call for Entries
October 2, 2025
Last Call: Filmed in NC Fund applications close next week
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Festival Announcements
September 25, 2025
Cucalorus 31 reveals full festival lineup with songbirds, snakes and suburban dreams
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Festival Announcements
September 24, 2025
Cucalorus hosts special screening of NC film A Little Prayer
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Events
July 2, 2025
Cucalorus presents one-night-only screening of cult horror hit
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Events
June 12, 2025
Jengo's hosts Juneteenth screening of The Secret Life of Bees
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Screenings
April 17, 2026
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T
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Sponsorship & Partner
August 6, 2025
Sponsorship Opportunities – 2025 Cucalorus Film Conference
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Festival Announcements
September 9, 2025
Reggie Watts to headline closing night of the 31st annual Cucalorus Film Festival
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In the News
July 17, 2025
Cucalorus seeks Development Director to join team
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Screenings
April 24, 2026
Citizen Kane
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Festival Announcements
May 8, 2025
DocuTime Returns: 21st annual festival celebrates documentaries full of humor and heart
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In the News
June 5, 2025
MovieMaker: 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entrance Fee
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In the News
May 29, 2025
Cinematique has a new home at Jengo’s Playhouse
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Festival Announcements
May 28, 2025
Celebrating Native Voices: Lumbee Film Festival returns to Pembroke for the 7th year
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Sponsorship & Partner
May 14, 2025
Cucalorus seeks sponsors for 31st annual celebration of film and performance
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Festival Announcements
April 16, 2025
Celebrating Queer Voices: Inaugural Silver Pride Cinema Festival to debut in Wilmington
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Filmmaker Spotlight
April 10, 2025
Director to visit Wilmington for screening of North Putnam, a documentary on public schools and community growth
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Events
April 30, 2025
Cucalorus kicks off Jengo’s Summer Film Series with a nine-week showcase of local gems, regional highlights, and festival favorites
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Festival Announcements
April 22, 2025
Works-in-Progress Lab Opens Its Doors to the Public for the First Time
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Screenings
March 14, 2025
Theatre, Justice, and Change: Documentary on NC playwright Paul Green to screen at Jengo’s Playhouse
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Screenings
January 28, 2025
Jengo’s Playhouse to screen groundbreaking documentary The Thinking Game
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April 2, 2025
Cucalorus Film Foundation Receives Grant from North Carolina Humanities
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Events
March 26, 2025
Artist Roger Beebe brings multi-projector magic to Jengo’s Playhouse
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Festival Announcements
March 19, 2025
Surfalorus Film Festival calls for submissions for its 14th annual  celebration of surf cinema
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August 20, 2024
Northside Movie Nights to bring free, family-friendly outdoor screenings to Portia Hines Park
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Screenings
February 27, 2025
Double feature to screen at Jengo’s Playhouse in celebration of director John Waters
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January 16, 2025
Cucalorus to Receive $30,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
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Festival Announcements
May 24, 2024
20th anniversary Docutime Film Festival returns in celebration of founder Paula Haller
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November 22, 2024
Everything You Have Is Yours
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November 15, 2024
I Was Falling in Love: An Ode to Cucalorus
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November 22, 2024
Cucalorus awards a total of $11,000 to 12 North Carolina filmmakers
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October 10, 2024
Cucalorus announces full schedule for 30th annual film festival
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Festival Announcements
September 9, 2024
Surfalorus Film Festival celebrates 13 years with 13 original surf films
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Screenings
June 27, 2024
Second screening of "Lumbeeland" added to 6th annual Lumbee Film Festival lineup
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January 29, 2024
Cucalorus to Receive $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
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July 12, 2023
Cucalorus Film Foundation announces new Development Director
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Festival Announcements
June 7, 2023
Alligator wrestling documentary joins the 5th annual Lumbee Film Festival Lineup
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November 19, 2023
Cucalorus awards 20 NC filmmakers funding for indie film projects
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October 20, 2023
The 29th annual Cucalorus Film Festival — Black Barbies, Riddles, Weird Plants and More!
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September 20, 2023
Burned: Protecting the Protectors kicks off Friday Nite Films at Jengo’s Playhouse
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Events
August 8, 2023
Surfalorus celebrates 12 years with Savage Waters, Ministry of Surf  and the NC Oyster Trail
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In the News
July 31, 2023
Cucalorus and Working Films Announce the 2023 Works-in-Progress Lab Recipients
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April 13, 2023
Local Spotlight: Alison Baringer on Azalea Fest and Blue Velvet
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July 19, 2023
Cucalorus named one of 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine
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May 25, 2023
Cucalorus Film Foundation Seeks Applications for 2023 Filmed in NC Fund
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June 29, 2023
"A Song for Imogene" set to open the 29th annual Cucalorus Film Festival
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November 10, 2022
28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival announces full schedule
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April 11, 2023
Cucalorus named one of MovieMaker Magazine's "50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" 2023
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News
February 10, 2023
Cucalorus and Working Films seek applications for the 2023 Works-in-Progress Lab
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March 9, 2023
Friday Night Films: Azalea Festival Special Edition featuring makeup artist Jeff Goodwin and David Lynch's Blue Velvet
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February 9, 2023
22 Cucalorus Films Currently Streaming Online
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March 14, 2023
2022 By the Numbers Report
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January 27, 2023
Whimsical Times Film Festival seeks submissions for local children's film festival
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January 17, 2023
Cucalorus Film Foundation to receive grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
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November 3, 2022
Lucky 13! North Carolina filmmakers receive funding from Cucalorus
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January 10, 2023
IMMERSION 5.0: Virtual Reality Creation Lab seeks applicants for artist residency
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Festival Announcements
June 8, 2022
Charly Lowry performs at the 4th Annual Lumbee Film Festival
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October 5, 2022
Isabella Rossellini to perform DARWIN’S SMILE at 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival
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August 17, 2022
Cucalorus is now hiring a Marketing Coordinator
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August 11, 2022
Cucalorus Film Foundation awarded grants from two national art funders
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April 27, 2022
Leaders from Film Industry set to speak at NC Film Forum “State of the State”
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June 9, 2022
Cucalorus Seeks Applications for 2022 Filmed in NC Fund
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Festival Announcements
July 26, 2022
Surfalorus Celebrates Local Legend in Packed Festival Lineup
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April 20, 2022
MovieMaker Magazine Names Cucalorus one of the Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee
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Festival Announcements
May 18, 2022
Surfalorus Seeks New Surf Films for Outer Banks Celebration
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January 27, 2022
Cucalorus to receive $100,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts
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April 28, 2021
Cucalorus lands on Top 50 list
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Festival Announcements
April 13, 2022
Cucalorus and Working Films seek applications For the 2022 Works-in-Progress Lab
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January 11, 2022
Cucalorus to Receive $20K Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
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October 25, 2021
Cucalorus Film Festival Rumbles into 27th year with Racer Trash, Porcupine, Giving Birth to A Butterfly and more
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November 29, 2021
Cucalorus Brings Radical Cinema and Healing Hugs to Thousands of Attendees
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September 23, 2021
Cucalorus Film Festival Announces 2021 Film Selections
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February 4, 2021
Cucalorus to Receive $25K Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
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August 24, 2021
Cucalorus Film Foundation and the NC Film Office Present Eleven “Filmed in NC” Filmmaker Grants
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Festival Announcements
July 21, 2021
27th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival will be live again in Downtown Wilmington Featuring new venues and festival favorites like Dance-a-lorus
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Festival Announcements
August 16, 2021
Cucalorus and Working Films Announce 2021 Works-in-Progress Lab
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Festival Announcements
July 29, 2021
Charly Lowry opens 4th Annual Lumbee Film Festival before outdoor screening of RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World
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Festival Announcements
July 29, 2021
Surfalorus Film Festival hits the Outer Banks with four days of film, music and surf
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Call for Entries
March 1, 2021
Surfalorus Film Festival Seeks New Surf Films
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February 2, 2021
Filmmaker and activist Byron Hurt elected new board chair at Cucalorus
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October 28, 2020
Cucalorus selected as a recipient of the South Arts Resilience Fund
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October 7, 2020
Cucalorus announces full lineup of films for 26th festival
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April 6, 2020
25th Annual Cucalorus Festival: By The Numbers
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Festival Announcements
June 26, 2020
3rd Annual Lumbee Film Festival Online July 1-5
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March 6, 2020
The Brave Space Project
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Festival Announcements
October 26, 2020
Shredders, waxheads, kooks and barneys!! Surfalorus announces award winners!
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June 22, 2020
2020 Filmed in NC Awards Announced
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