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Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab

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Overview

Cucalorus Works-in-Progress (WiP) Lab

Status: Active (17th year as of 2025)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Social justice documentaries with emphasis on Black storytelling

Eligibility:

  • Independent documentary filmmakers

  • Works-in-progress stage films

  • Social justice documentary focus

  • Black storytelling emphasis

    • What They Provide:

  • Residency at Cucalorus campus (April 22-29, 2025 for 2025 cohort)

  • Professional feedback on work-in-progress

  • Workshops and consultations on audience engagement

  • Community screenings during residency

  • Audience engagement strategy development

  • Accountability and storytelling training

    • Program Details:

  • Co-designed and coordinated by Working Films and Cucalorus

  • Public access opportunities (first time in 2025)

  • Evening screenings with filmmakers and mentors

  • Focus on accountable filmmaking

    • Location: Jengo's Playhouse, downtown Wilmington, NC (2025)

    Contact:

  • Phone: 910-342-9000

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Selection Process:

  • Competitive selection of documentary films

  • Evaluation based on story quality and social justice focus

  • Black storytelling emphasis considered

  • Works-in-progress stage required

    • What's Provided:

  • Residency accommodation and venue

  • Professional mentorship

  • Workshops on audience engagement

  • Community screening opportunities

  • Feedback from industry professionals

    • Contact for Application:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 910-342-9000

  • Website: workingfilms.org or cucalorus.org

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    Fields of Work

    artssocial-justicebipoc

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