North Carolina Plays Itself
North Carolina has a vibrant history as a filming location, a setting for films as varied as its landscape. Often, North Carolina will stand in for other locations, especially utilizing Wilmington’s famed Screen Gems Studio. We are celebrating the films that are shot and set in our Tar Heel state by bringing in filmmakers and experts who work and live here to discuss the benefits to shooting outside of the expected big cities and getting off studio lots.
Ever since we lost our state funding in 2014, there has been a significant drop in productions calling North Carolina home. Production means a boost to the economy, and a place for talented local artists to grow their careers. Support North Carolina film!
A Little Prayer (2025) w/ In-Person Q&A + Reception
- Thu, Sep 3
Director: Angus MacLachlan Run Time: 91 min. Release Year: 2025
Starring: Anna Camp, Celia Weston, Dascha Polanco, David Strathairn, Jane Levy
Join us to celebrate the anniversary of Angus MacLachlan’s latest film, an a/perture favorite shot and set in...
Blue Velvet w/ In-Person Introduction
- Sat, Sep 19
Director: David Lynch Run Time: 120 min. Release Year: 1986
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Hope Lange, Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern
It's a strange world, isn't it?
Cabin Fever w/ In-Person Q&A
- Thu, Oct 8
Director: Eli Roth Run Time: 93 min. Release Year: 2003
Starring: Cerina Vincent, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Jordan Ladd, Rider Strong
Terror… in the flesh.
Gunfighter Paradise w/ In-Person Q&A
- Sat, Oct 24
Director: Jethro Waters Run Time: 93 min. Release Year: 2024
Starring: Burk Uzzle, Jessica Hecht, Valient Himself
A camouflaged man returns to the rural family home as the fabric of his reality disintegrates. Guided by...