With the Cucalorus Festival (Nov. 7-11, 2018) less than two weeks away, we were fortunate to catch up with Executive Director Dan Brawley to find out what’s in store for Cucalorus 24. Here’s the inside scoop!
... More »Dan Brawley is the Chief Instigating Officer of the Cucalorus Festival, an international celebration of filmmaking, performance and technology in Wilmington, North Carolina founded in 1994 by Twinkle Doon. Cucalorus screens more than 300 films with a range of multi-disciplinary programs focusing on dance, social justice, cocktails, entrepreneurship, and performance. Cucalorus has been recognized as one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker magazine. Brawley is President of the Film Festival Alliance, an independent non-profit organization that develops and fosters collaboration among mission-driven film festivals around the world. Brawley was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, attended New Hanover High School, and graduated cum laude from Duke University, where he was an Academic All-American on the varsity golf team.
Posted on October 25, 2018 | Dan Brawley, Cucalorus Festival Executive Director
With the Cucalorus Festival (Nov. 7-11, 2018) less than two weeks away, we were fortunate to catch up with Executive Director Dan Brawley to find out what’s in store for Cucalorus 24. Here’s the inside scoop!
... More »Posted on October 31, 2017 | Dan Brawley, Cucalorus Festival Executive Director
More Than a Film Festival, Cucalorus is an International Celebration of Filmmaking, Performance & Technology in Wilmington, NC
For 22 years, the Cucalorus Film Festival has been held in Wilmington’s river district, showcasing international and independent films and testing the boundaries of the typical film festival.
... More »Posted on November 04, 2016 | Dan Brawley, Cucalorus Festival Executive Director
Are you a Cucalorus virgin?
If your answer is “yes,” you may be wondering how to decide which films to see.
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