In covering the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival, encore was fortunate to speak with three filmmakers participating in very different cinematic scopes… Continue reading INDEPENDENT TAKES: Cape Fear Indie Film Fest turns 18, features diverse screenings
Shannon Silva joins the ranks of more than a dozen other NC contemporary artists celebrated in North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship 2017 Award Exhibition, on display now through August 5 at Cameron Art Museum. Continue reading SUPPORTING ARTISTS STATEWIDE: Wilmington filmmaker Shannon Silva wins fellowship award, is featured in CAM exhibit
This year’s Visual/Sound/Walls portion of the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival is its most robust yet. With 36 videos, it features just as many (or more) talented regional, national and international musicians and performing artists as filmmakers. Curator, event coordinator and all-around music-video enthusiast Johnny Gray says each video will transition beautifully on the screen—with help from projectionist Matt Hedt, technical coordinator Aaron Cavazos, and … Continue reading VISION OF SOUND: Visual/Sound/Walls continues to grow with Cucalorus Film Festival
Patrick Sheehan’s new documentary, “Gip,” which is scheduled to show at the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival on Friday, Nov. 11, uncovers the story of bluesman Henry ‘Gip’ Gipson and his beloved Gip’s Place. Continue reading THE LAST OF AN ERA? ‘Gip’ documentary showcases unique tale of bluesman and his juke joint
Director Christopher Everett of “Wilmington on Fire” relates the 1898 race riots to current politically charged issues of today, like voter ID laws, which many believe target low-income African Americans. Continue reading SCREENING LOCAL HISTORY: ‘Wilmington on Fire’ documents new testimony about the 1898 race riots
Shannon Rae Gentry 