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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.

Aloft Coastline Center – Blue

501 Nutt St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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84

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Aloft Coastline Center – Main

501 Nutt St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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198

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Bourgie Nights

127 Princess St

Wilmlington

NC

28401

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Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard

1002 Princess St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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Live music venue, bar & event space in the Soda Pop District in a restored Coca‑Cola bottling plant; burgers, brews and touring acts.

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Filmmakers Lounge

310 Chestnut St

Wilmington

NC

28401

SEATING
100

Lounge dedicated to festival filmmakers & industry guests; screening room + networking space.

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Hell’s Kitchen

118 Princess St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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Downtown Wilmington sports bar & pub‑grub spot with live music and late‑night events.

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Hi‑Wire Brewing – Wilmington

1020 Princess St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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

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Jengo’s Playhouse

815 Princess St

Wilmington

NC

28401

SEATING
63

Year‑round community cinema & event space in the Soda Pop District; 63‑seat screening room plus craft‑bar and creative residencies.

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Palate

1007 N 4th St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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Thalian Hall

310 Chestnut St

Wilmington

NC

28401

SEATING
500

Historic theatre and performing arts centre (est.1858) in downtown Wilmington; hosts major festival screenings & performances.

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Thalian Hall – Black Box

310 Chestnut St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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Intimate black‑box screening space within Thalian Hall used for experimental films, shorts blocks and independent screenings.

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Thalian Hall – Red

310 Chestnut St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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The Pointe 14 / Stone Theatres

2223 Blockbuster Rd

Wilmington

NC

28412

Corner of Independence Blvd & S. 17th St.

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150

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The Rift

2144 Wrightsville Ave

Wilmington

NC

28403

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Wilson Center

703 N 3rd St

Wilmington

NC

28401

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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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The Rift

2144 Wrightsville Ave

Wilmington

NC

28403

The Rift

The Pointe 14 / Stone Theatres

2223 Blockbuster Rd

Wilmington

NC

28412

Corner of Independence Blvd & S. 17th St.

The Pointe 14 / Stone Theatres

Aloft Coastline Center – Main

501 Nutt St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Aloft Coastline Center – Main

Aloft Coastline Center – Blue

501 Nutt St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Aloft Coastline Center – Blue

Thalian Hall – Red

310 Chestnut St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Thalian Hall – Red

Bourgie Nights

127 Princess St

Wilmlington

NC

28401

Bourgie Nights

Palate

1007 N 4th St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Palate

Wilson Center

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.

Hell’s Kitchen

118 Princess St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Hell’s Kitchen

Downtown Wilmington sports bar & pub‑grub spot with live music and late‑night events.

Filmmakers Lounge

310 Chestnut St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Filmmakers Lounge

Lounge dedicated to festival filmmakers & industry guests; screening room + networking space.

Thalian Hall

310 Chestnut St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Thalian Hall

Historic theatre and performing arts centre (est.1858) in downtown Wilmington; hosts major festival screenings & performances.

Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard

1002 Princess St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard

Live music venue, bar & event space in the Soda Pop District in a restored Coca‑Cola bottling plant; burgers, brews and touring acts.

Thalian Hall – Black Box

310 Chestnut St

Wilmington

NC

28401

Thalian Hall – Black Box

Intimate black‑box screening space within Thalian Hall used for experimental films, shorts blocks and independent screenings.

Jengo’s Playhouse

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.

Hi‑Wire Brewing – Wilmington

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.