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Cucalorus Film Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina
Behind the quaint demeanor and historic ambiance of Wilmington, North Carolina lies the pulsing energy of big city lights and artistic aspiration. They call it Hollywood East, and believe it or not, it’s the most popular filming location on the east coast after New York City.
Hundreds of movies and TV shows have filmed in Wilmington, everything from Dawson’s Creek to Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland to The Crow. They’ve got film fever, and they celebrate it every year with the Cucalorus Film Festival. If don’t have your 2009 passes, it’s time to buy.
Heading into its 15th year, the Cucalorus Film Festival is proud to still be doing things a little different. The festival is non-competitive. That means no judging panel, no awards ceremony, no controversial indie darlings and no hard-nosed judges playing fave-sies. In other words, no overblown industry jib jab. Just laidback surroundings, energetic people and a genuine love of film.
Despite its more casual attitude, this is still a respected international film festival with a history of big “gets” and news making moments. Cucalorus features more than 130 film presentations including features, documentaries and short films. The steady cascade of film showings is joined by a bevy of special events, dance parties, stuff for the kids and industry panels and workshops.
In short, it’s a full platter, and deciding just what you want to do might take some hard choices.
Films to catch include Big Fan, featuring an impressive dramatic turn by comedian Patton Oswalt, Dogtooth, a surreal Greek film about an isolated family, and Precious, the harrowing drama that took Sundance 2009 by storm (although also releasing nationwide on November 6, so another showing is just as easily advised).
Film showings take place at several venues throughout Wilmington’s historic Old Town, all located fairly close together so as to avoid driving and parking hassles.
The Cucalorus Film Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina will take place from November 11-15, 2009. Tickets and passes are on sale now. Basic screening passes (one ticket to all showings) run $75 and go up with special features from there. Learn more.
For hotels in Wilmington, there’s no reason not to stay close. The Hilton Wilmington Riverside is an official festival hotel located in walking distance to several of the showing venues. We’re also big fans of its sister property, the Riverview Suites at Water Street Center.
Have fun!
It Came from Wikipedia!!!
A “Cucalorus” is an object place in front of a light source during filming to create an authentic patterned effect, such as light trickling through leaves. Because it’s such a fancy pants word, a cucalorus is often called a “cookie” on set.
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