The First Cut Horror Film Festival 2025

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 11:00 am to 11:45 pm UTC-04:00

Jengo's Playhouse | Wilmington

First Cut Productions
Publisher/HostFirst Cut Productions
The First Cut Horror Film Festival 2025
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Tickets will go on sale in August - for now, we invite you to mark your calendar and follow this page for updates!
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About The Festival

This will be the 2nd year of the First Cut Film Festival and lots of surprises are waiting for you! We will showcase films in the horror, macabre and/or obscure genres. The goal of the festival is to bring together talented independent filmmakers and film lovers, capturing Wilmington’s love of horror right in time for the Halloween season. We are currently accepting film submissions and sponsorships.
The Event will Feature:
• Four 90-minute film blocks containing a mix of local, national and international films
• Director Q&A and awards given after each block
• Time for mingling and connecting in the Jengo’s back bar between each block
• An opening launch party on Friday, October 3rd for sponsors and filmmakers
• An after party at Jengo's on Saturday, October 4th that is open to the public

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Submit Your Film
We are now accepting short film submissions of 40 minutes or less. If you're in NC email us for the waiver code to submit for free at [email protected].
Submit your film at https://filmfreeway.com/TheFirstCutFilmFest
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Become a Sponsor

Our sponsors will be getting in on the ground floor of what will become an annual and beloved community festival. The First Cut Horror Film Festival is benefiting from the mentorship of the Cucalorus organization by being held at its headquarters - Jengo’s Playhouse.
We have 4 levels of sponsorship starting at $50.
Please reach out to us to learn more about supporting Wilmington’s only horror film festival at [email protected].
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Event Page: https://thefirstcutfilmfest.eventive.org/welcome
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jengo's Playhouse, 815 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4243, United States

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