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Film Festival

International Film Festival Lights Up Downtown Wilmington This Fall

This October, Downtown Wilmington becomes the heart of a four-day celebration of global cinema, thanks to the Wilmington International Film Festival, curated by local arts champion Gordon DelGiorno. The festival unfolds from Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12, 2025, with screenings at Screening Room at 1313 (SR-E & SR-W), The Delaware Contemporary (TDC), Theatre N @ Nemours (The-N), and Penn Cinema. Delaware Scene

 

Here’s a snapshot of the daily lineup to tempt film lovers:

  • Friday, October 10 (Jam-packed with diverse selections)

    • 11:00 AM – The End of the River (SR-E) · The Spies Among Us (SR-W) · I Hate Myself I Want To Die (The-N)

    • 11:30 AM – Lunchtime Short Films (TDC)

    • 2:00 PM – Arrest the Midwife + Q&A (The-N) · Espina (TDC) · Shuffle + Q&A (SR-W)

    • 2:30 PM – The Pool of Nobodies (SR-E)

    • 4:00 PM – Cotton Candy Bubble Gum (TDC)

    • 4:30 PM – The CANfather + Q&A (SR-W)

    • 6:00 PM – On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (SR-E) · About Face (The-N)

    • 7:00 PM – DOA + Q&A (TDC) · 7:30 PM – 17th Annual Festival of Shorts (SR-W)

    • 8:00 PM – 4 Clones Alone + Q&A (The-N) Wilmington International Film Festival

  • Saturday, October 11 (Family-friendly and special showcases)

    • 11:00 AM – How to Build a Library (The-N) · Kids Shorts (SR-E) · Becoming Vera (TDC)

    • 12:00 PM – Friends & Neighbors + Q&A (SR-W)

    • 1:30 PM – The Snare (TDC)

    • 2:00 PM – Four Mothers (The-N) · Caribbean Film & Fashion (SR-E)

    • 3:00 PM – Alberto Sordi: Photo Exhibit & Food & Bar (other venue) · Relative Control (SR-W)

    • 4:00 PM – Berlin Loop (TDC)

    • 6:00 PM – Sordi: Film + Q&A (The-N)

    • 7:00 PM – Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story (SR-W)

    • 8:00 PM – Sci-Fi & Fun Shorts (TDC)

    • 9:30 PM – Delco Horror Film Fest (SR-W) Wilmington International Film Festival

With four venues operating simultaneously, the festival is designed for immersion and exploration. Whether you're drawn to heartfelt documentaries like Friends & Neighbors, quirky comedies such as I Hate Myself I Want To Die, or genre delights like the Delco Horror Film Fest, there’s something for every taste and time.

The mix of screenings and interactive Q&A sessions fosters not just viewing but conversation—providing film lovers a chance to meet creators, dive into behind-the-scenes stories, and engage with global perspectives.

GET TICKETS NOW: wilmington.film/events Join us and dine while you take in a show (or 2)!