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.

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1020 Princess St
Wilmington
NC
28401
Pet‑ and family‑friendly taproom & beer garden in the Soda Pop District; large selection of craft brews and games.
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118 Princess St
Wilmington
NC
28401
Downtown Wilmington sports bar & pub‑grub spot with live music and late‑night events.
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2223 Blockbuster Rd
Wilmington
NC
28412
Corner of Independence Blvd & S. 17th St.

310 Chestnut St
Wilmington
NC
28401
Historic theatre and performing arts centre (est.1858) in downtown Wilmington; hosts major festival screenings & performances.
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310 Chestnut St
Wilmington
NC
28401
Lounge dedicated to festival filmmakers & industry guests; screening room + networking space.
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703 N 3rd St
Wilmington
NC
28401
State‑of‑the‑art 1,500‑seat performing arts Centre on the campus of Cape Fear Community College; hosts large festival and Broadway‑style shows.
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815 Princess St
Wilmington
NC
28401
Year‑round community cinema & event space in the Soda Pop District; 63‑seat screening room plus craft‑bar and creative residencies.
Visit Website815 Princess St
Wilmington
NC
28401
Jengo's Backyard
2223 Blockbuster Rd
Wilmington
NC
28412
Corner of Independence Blvd & S. 17th St.

The Pointe 14
501 Nutt St
Wilmington
NC
28401
GigSalad Lounge
501 Nutt St
Wilmington
NC
28401

Coastline Main
501 Nutt St
Wilmington
NC
28401

Coastline Center – Blue
2144 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington
NC
28403

The Rift
703 N 3rd St
Wilmington
NC
28401

Wilson Center
State‑of‑the‑art 1,500‑seat performing arts Centre on the campus of Cape Fear Community College; hosts large festival and Broadway‑style shows.
118 Princess St
Wilmington
NC
28401

Hell’s Kitchen
Downtown Wilmington sports bar & pub‑grub spot with live music and late‑night events.
310 Chestnut St
Wilmington
NC
28401

Filmmakers Lounge
Lounge dedicated to festival filmmakers & industry guests; screening room + networking space.
310 Chestnut St
Wilmington
NC
28401

Thalian Hall
Historic theatre and performing arts centre (est.1858) in downtown Wilmington; hosts major festival screenings & performances.
815 Princess St
Wilmington
NC
28401

Jengo’s Playhouse
Year‑round community cinema & event space in the Soda Pop District; 63‑seat screening room plus craft‑bar and creative residencies.
1020 Princess St
Wilmington
NC
28401

Hi‑Wire Brewing – Wilmington
Pet‑ and family‑friendly taproom & beer garden in the Soda Pop District; large selection of craft brews and games.