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

Hey! I'm Glenn

Meet the Photographer

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.

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Best,
Glenn

PS: Thank you Lindy for letting me photograph the event with you.

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