Cucalorus Turns 30

Celebrating three decades of film festivals

BY Deborah Royal

Published October 25, 2024|
Cucalorus has become one of the South’s most important film festivals, screening more than 150 films each year. It is funded through individuals, businesses, and grants. Lindy Schoenborn
Cucalorus has become one of the South’s most important film festivals, screening more than 150 films each year. It is funded through individuals, businesses, and grants. Lindy Schoenborn

The 30th Cucalorus Film Festival will take place Nov. 20-24 at multiple venues in Wilmington, including Thalian Hall, Jengo’s Playhouse, on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus, and other locations throughout downtown.

Audiences will be treated to documentaries, short films, and feature-length movies from independent filmmakers. Executive Director Dan Brawley will look back at some of the legendary alumni from previous festivals.

The festival’s programs focus on dance, music videos, emerging artists, works-in-progress, and international cinema. Filmmakers, performers, industry professionals and thousands of fans gather during the five-day festival.

Cucalorus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports emerging and innovative artists with a residency program, community cinema, and an extensive community engagement program. Education and outreach programs include Global Perspectives, Works-in-Progress Lab, Latino Lens, Media Literacy, and Racial Rewind.







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