What is Cucalorus?
The Cucalorus Film Festival 2023 promises to be a vibrant and dynamic celebration of independent film, bringing together a diverse range of filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals. This annual event, held in Wilmington, North Carolina, has become a staple in the film festival circuit, known for its unique, eclectic, and inclusive atmosphere.
Cucalorus 2023 showcases a wide array of films, from feature-length narratives and documentaries to short films and experimental works. Each day offers a mix of short film collections, documentaries, and feature films, along with special events like the Opening Night Party and Dance-a-lorus. Highlights include "Monkey Puzzle Shorts," "Black Barbie: A Documentary," "Rissi Palmer: Still Here," and "King Coal."
The festival also hosts unique events like the 10x10 Challenge and Plant-a-lorus, providing a rich and varied experience for attendees. For a detailed schedule and more information, please visit the festival's official schedule page.
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Featured Films
WHERE WAS CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL HELD?
In November 2023, Cucalorus Film Festival 2023 was held at Thalian Hall, Thalian Hall Black, Jengo's, Hi-Wire, Broomtail, Hell's Kitchen in Wilmington, NC.
Dates and Links
Wednesday, November 15th
- Monkey Puzzle Shorts
- Lost Soulz
- For Nick, From Dad
- Black Barbie: A Documentary
- Sneezewort Shorts
- A Song For Imogene
- Opening Night Party @ Hi-Wire
- With Love and a Major Organ
Thursday, November 16th
- Windflower Shorts
- A Song For Imogene
- Rissi Palmer: Still Here
- Thimbleweed Shorts: 1:00 PM
- Playland: 1:45 PM
- How to Have an American Baby: 3:45 PM
- One With The Whale: 4:15 PM
- Filmed in NC Reception: 5:00 PM
- Summer Solstice: 7:00 PM
- Corpse Flower Shorts: 7:15 PM
- Dance-a-lorus: 7:30 PM
- Party Robot: 8:00 PM
- 10x10 Challenge: 9:00 PM
- Lost Soulz: 9:45 PM
- RATS!: 10:00 PM
Friday, November 17th
- Cheeseweed Shorts: 10:00 AM
- Skunk Cabbage Shorts: 10:15 AM
- King Coal: 10:30 AM
- With Love and a Major Organ: 1:00 PM
- O Pioneer: 1:15 PM
- Cobra Lily Shorts: 1:30 PM
- Plant-a-lorus: 2:00 PM
- The Secret Art of Human Flight: 3:45 PM
- SCALA!!!: 4:00 PM
- Swamp Lousewort Shorts: 4:00 PM
- Monkey Puzzle Shorts: 7:15 PM
- Kim's Video: 7:30 PM
- Sisters (Sneak Peek): 7:45 PM
- GutterBliss Presents: Every One of Us: 8:00 PM
- Stinky Willy Shorts: 10:00 PM
- The Becomers: 10:00 PM
Saturday, November 18th
- Sneezewort Shorts: 10:00 AM
- One With The Whale: 10:15 AM
- O Pioneer: 10:30 AM
- Swamp Lousewort Shorts: 1:00 PM
- This Closeness: 1:15 PM
- Rissi Palmer: Still Here: 1:30 PM
- VR Salon: IMMERSION: 2:00 PM
- Riddle of Fire: 4:00 PM
- Thimbleweed Shorts: 4:15 PM
- Playland: 4:30 PM
- LAST STRAW: 7:00 PM
- Cheeseweed Shorts: 7:15 PM
- Queendom: 7:30 PM
- Bird Woman: 8:00 PM
- She Is Conann: 10:00 PM
- Break the Game: 10:15 PM
- Pleasure Tour: 11:59 PM
Sunday, November 19th
- How to Have an American Baby: 10:00 AM
- Break the Game: 10:15 AM
- Corpse Flower Shorts: 10:30 AM
- Summer Solstice: 1:15 PM
- For Nick, From Dad: 1:30 PM
- Cobra Lily Shorts: 1:45 PM
- Skunk Cabbage Shorts: 4:15 PM
- King Coal: 4:15 PM
- Sisters (Sneak Peek): 4:30 PM
- SCALA!!!: 7:00 PM
- Windflower Shorts: 7:30 PM
- Booger: 8:15 PM
- Stinky Willy Shorts: 10:30 PM
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Meet the Photographer
Hey! I'm Glenn
I love being a part of the ever-growing film industry in Wilmington, NC. As a photographer and lover of movies and art, being in touch with my fellow creatives pushes my ideas to come up with something new and unique.
I hope you find this helpful and informative.
Best,
Glenn
PS: Thank you Lindy for letting me photograph the event with you.
If you are one of the Filmmakers whom I photographed, please don't hestitate to reach out for a copy of your digital copy.