Cucalorus

06/03/2026

🔪 Cinematique’s summer lineup kicks off next month with Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, the chilling classic that changed horror forever. 🎬

Catch one of two screenings and stick around for a post-film discussion with UNCW Film Studies Chair Juan Carlos Kase. Plus, enjoy our Cinematique Social Hour 🍿🥂 from 6–7:15pm at Jengo’s Bar.

🗓 Friday, July 10 at 4 & 7:30pm
🎟 $jengos.eventive.org

Will you be brave enough to visit the Bates Motel? 👀

06/01/2026

🎬 Next week at Jengo's, join Cucalorus Executive Director Dan Brawley for an in-depth 90-minute workshop focused on developing a successful film festival submission strategy for your project.

Dan will guide filmmakers through a brief history of the film festival industry, share practical tips for navigating FilmFreeway, and offer insights into how to improve your chances of success during the submission process.

📍 Jengo's Playhouse, 815 Princess St.
🗓️ Wednesday, June 10
🎟️ Tickets $15- jengo.eventive.org

05/30/2026

🌈 Tonight at the Silver Pride Cinema Festival: JIMPA

When Hannah and her non-binary teen Frances visit Frances’ gay grandfather in Amsterdam, a simple trip turns into something deeper.

As Frances considers staying behind for a year, long-held beliefs about parenting, identity, and the past rise to the surface.

📅 Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm
📍 Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess St.
🎟 silverpridecinemafestival.eventive.org

05/28/2026

🎬 CALL FOR ENTRIES IS OPEN 🎬

Cucalorus is seeking magical movies and outrageous videos for the 32nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival, returning to downtown Wilmington Nov. 19-22!

👀 We are looking for original, outlandish and unexpected creations that bring joy to our fierce family of filmmakers, performers and activists.

💥Regular Deadline: June 1
💥Extended Deadline: June 29

Do you have something wild to share? Submit your film: https://filmfreeway.com/CucalorusFilmFestival

05/28/2026

The 2nd annual Silver Pride Cinema Fest kicks off tomorrow!

Full interview below ⬇🎬

Organizers are preparing for the 2nd annual Silver Pride Cinema Festival. Click the link below for more details:

05/27/2026

🎬 Want to support independent film and creative community?

Become a sponsor of the 32nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival, returning to downtown Wilmington November 19-22, 2026.

Showcase your support for independent film, Wilmington’s tourism economy, and the transformative power of the arts.

✨Contact Development Director TG White at [email protected], or visit the link below to learn more.

https://cucalorus.eventive.org/Sponsorship

05/27/2026

🎬 Cucalorus Film Festival has earned national recognition once again, landing a spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s list of the “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” for 2026.

Read more ⬇️

05/27/2026

Thanks, WECT News! Happening this weekend at Jengo's Playhouse: Silver Pride Cinema Festival 🌈🎬

Full interview below⬇

https://www.wect.com/2026/05/26/interview-lgbtq-cinema-takes-center-stage-silver-pride-cinema-festival-this-weekend/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSD14FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDNnpBZGlnNjl1Q003WW5Uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnwoJakXdBoMIcYQO1MhGmq5St2eNKar5Czy7QUhZlOTeJeqanGk6U4B1W8m_aem_7r1us82dyJ8qG5LEWs0byA

The Silver Pride Cinema Festival returns to downtown Wilmington this weekend with two days of LGBTQ+ films, events and an opening-night red carpet gala.

05/26/2026

🚀 Big news from the mothership! 🚀

We’re beyond excited to share that Cucalorus Film Festival has been named one of MovieMaker Magazine's 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2026! 🎬✨

Thank you to our incredible filmmakers, audiences, volunteers, and community for helping make this festival the weird, wonderful, world-class experience we love.

Read the full article below👇🏼

Also...
🗓️ Mark your calendar: The 32nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival returns Nov. 19–22, 2026!
🎟️ Early bird Pegasorus passes are ON SALE NOW!



https://www.moviemaker.com/50-film-festivals-worth-the-entry-fee-2026/