The 31st annual Cucalorus Festival takes place November 19-23, 2025 in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.
The festival showcases more than 100 films from all over the world and attracts filmmakers, performers and activists who come to celebrate the art-form, discover new work, and discuss the ongoing work of undoing racism. The festival’s spirited celebration is a breeding ground for young artists, new ideas and future collaborations.
Festival programs focus on social justice, dance on camera, emerging voices, southern stories, horror & the bizarre, and the finest indie films of the year.
