The First Cut Horror Film Festival 2025

Schedule

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

UTC-04:00

Location

Jengo's Playhouse | Wilmington, NC

Advertisement

Tickets will go on sale in August - for now, we invite you to mark your calendar and follow this page for updates!
****************************************************
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

--------------------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------
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].
--------------------------------------------------
Event Page: https://thefirstcutfilmfest.eventive.org/welcome
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

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

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

First Cut Productions

Host or Publisher First Cut Productions

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Wilmington

Gavin Adcock, Braxton Keith, Lanie Gardner in Wilmington
Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm Gavin Adcock, Braxton Keith, Lanie Gardner in Wilmington

Live Oak Bank Pavilion

ENTERTAINMENT CONCERTS
Gavin Adcock with Braxton Keith
Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 Gavin Adcock with Braxton Keith

Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Wilmington Color Craze Run
Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am Wilmington Color Craze Run

Wilmington

SPORTS FESTIVALS
October Wilmington Chapter Meeting
Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm October Wilmington Chapter Meeting

The Eagle’s Dare

MEETUPS
Dekker Road @ Marina Grill Ilm.
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm Dekker Road @ Marina Grill Ilm.

Marina Grill

Juno l Live @ Cloud 9
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm Juno l Live @ Cloud 9

9 Estell Lee Pl, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

MUSIC LIVE-MUSIC
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wilmington North Carolina Glow Run

Wilmington

FESTIVALS SPORTS
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm Wilmington Skelly Run

Wilmington

SPORTS FESTIVALS
Wilmington M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 10:30 am Wilmington M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows

Wilmington Riverwalk

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ENTERTAINMENT
Street Fair \ud83c\udfaa
Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Street Fair 🎪

N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

FESTIVALS PERFORMANCES
OLD SCHOOL RNB VS HIP HOP PART 4
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 pm OLD SCHOOL RNB VS HIP HOP PART 4

The Eagle's Dare

DANCE ENTERTAINMENT
Mini Golf Party with Alex Highsmith at Jungle Rapids
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am Mini Golf Party with Alex Highsmith at Jungle Rapids

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

PARTIES SPORTS
History and Architecture Walking Tour
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 History and Architecture Walking Tour

2 Orange St

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES
Azalea Festival Aries Vs Taurus Day Party & Brunch Powered by Jack Daniels
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm Azalea Festival Aries Vs Taurus Day Party & Brunch Powered by Jack Daniels

Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

BRUNCH ENTERTAINMENT
Liz Longley
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm Liz Longley

2 Castle St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

MUSIC ART
All-You-Can-Eat Night - Back by Popular Demand at Little Dipper Fondue
Mon, 07 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm All-You-Can-Eat Night - Back by Popular Demand at Little Dipper Fondue

138 S Front St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
FILMS for ONE to EIGHT PROJECTORS
Tue, 08 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm FILMS for ONE to EIGHT PROJECTORS

815 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

ENTERTAINMENT
The 2025 North Carolina Black Film Festival
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm The 2025 North Carolina Black Film Festival

Wilmington

FESTIVALS ENTERTAINMENT
EGGY: THE HERE AND HOW TOUR
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm EGGY: THE HERE AND HOW TOUR

1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
TCES PTA Spring Fling at Waterline
Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm TCES PTA Spring Fling at Waterline

Waterline Brewing Company

FOOD-DRINKS ART

What's Happening Next in Wilmington?

Discover Wilmington Events