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Festival Announcements

Get the latest announcements regarding the Cucalorus Film Festival, including dates, featured films, and special guests.

Festival Announcements
Silver Pride Cinema Festival Returns to Wilmington with “Red Carpet Gay-La” and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The Silver Pride Cinema Festival is set to return to Jengo’s Playhouse on May 29–30, 2026, bringing two days of LGBTQ+ film, storytelling, and community celebration to downtown Wilmington.

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Byron Hurt joins Cucalorus Film Conference as keynote speaker

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is excited to announce the keynote speaker for the Cucalorus Film Conference, to be held during the 31st annual Cucalorus Film Festival , taking place November 19–23, 2025 at Thalian Hall. Award-winning filmmaker Byron Hurt will be

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Cucalorus 31 reveals full festival lineup with songbirds, snakes and suburban dreams

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is thrilled to announce the full list of film selections for the 31st annual Cucalorus Film Festival, returning to downtown Wilmington from November 19–23, 2025. This year’s festival showcases 95 independent and international films, selected from 1,608

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Cucalorus hosts special screening of NC film A Little Prayer

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus is excited to present a special screening of A Little Prayer on Sunday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m. at Jengo’s Playhouse. Tickets are $10 and available now at jengos.eventive.org .   Produced by acclaimed North Carolina filmmaker

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Reggie Watts to headline closing night of the 31st annual Cucalorus Film Festival

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus Film Foundation , in collaboration with The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College , is thrilled to announce that internationally acclaimed comedian, musician, and improviser Reggie Watts will headline the closing night of the 31st annual

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DocuTime Returns: 21st annual festival celebrates documentaries full of humor and heart

Wilmington, NC- Cucalorus Film Foundation and WHQR Public Media are pleased to announce the return of the DocuTime Film Festival for its 21st year, taking place Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Jengo’s Playhouse in downtown Wilmington. This premier partnership celebrates

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