30th annual Cucalorus Film Festival kicks off Wednesday

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A staple in the Wilmington arts community is back once again, celebrating a major anniversary.

The 30th annual Cucalorus Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday, featuring a variety of screenings and performances.

The event is taking place from November 20 – 24 at Jengo’s Playhouse, Thalian Hall and other downtown Wilmington venues.

103 short and feature films have been selected for this year’s festival, feels like a reunion of sorts.

“Performers like Shirley Gnome, Roxana Barba, and Alexandra Tatarsky are coming to share new work in the cabaret-style Filmmakers Lounge. Many of the shorts blocks will screen on the main stage at Thalian Hall, a throwback to the first festival where we screened 16 short films. And the lineup will feature Operation Taco Gary’s, which was shot last year here in North Carolina and stars Simon Rex, who will be joining us for the festival,” said Cucalorus Chief Instigating Officer, Dan Brawley.

The full film schedule is available at cucalorus.eventive.org/schedule.

All-access Pegasorus passes are on sale while supplies last.

Organizers say to gain access to the whole film festival, parties, conversations and other events, be sure to purchase a pass.