Eno River Media

12/28/2025

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

07/23/2025

Congratulations to this year's OFFICIAL SELECTIONS for the 7th Annual North Carolina Film Festival, taking place on August 2nd, 2025 at the New Bern Civic Theatre in historic downtown New Bern, North Carolina, featuring local, national, and international films in the following categories:

Documentary
Music
Animation
Comedy
Romance
Drama
Experimental
Action
Horror

Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.newberncivictheatre.org!

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Congratulations to this year's OFFICIAL SELECTIONS for the 7th Annual North Carolina Film Festival, taking place on August 2nd, 2025 at the New Bern Civic Th...

07/14/2025

"Filmmaking is, in my opinion, the highest form of art because it takes a plethora of different types of art; photography, sound, painting, music, set dressing, architecture... film is beautiful and is made more beautiful by human hands." James Gary

07/04/2025

As we celebrate this July 4th, we at Eno River Media hope everyone enjoys a safe, joyful, and reflective Independence Day. This holiday is more than fireworks and parades—it's a time to appreciate the freedoms that define the American spirit. Among those freedoms is the ability to tell our stories, share our dreams, and connect through the powerful medium of film.

The movie industry has long been a mirror of American culture, capturing the triumphs, struggles, and hopes of our people. From epic historical dramas to small-town documentaries, storytelling on screen brings us together—just as this holiday does. It reminds us that creativity, collaboration, and freedom of expression are not only rights but responsibilities we must uphold for future generations.

As families gather and communities come alive with celebration, we salute the filmmakers, crew members, actors, and supporters who work tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to make magic on screen. Let us continue to support local talent and regional film festivals that embody the diverse voices of our nation.

Happy Independence Day. May your celebrations be filled with pride, peace, and cinematic inspiration. And may we continue to use the art of film to honor our past and imagine a brighter future.

06/25/2025

Movies Shot in North Carolina Released in Late June to Early July

Ambushed (1998)
Filming Location: Orton Plantation, NC
Release Date: June 26, 1998

Cape Fear (1962)
Filming Location: Cape Fear region, coastal NC
Release Date: June 15, 1962

Paper Towns (2015)
Filming Location: Charlotte/Cabarrus County, NC
Release Date: July 24, 2015

Where We're Meant to Be (2017)
Filming Location: Raleigh-Durham, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Release Date: June 30 (UK), July 7 (US), 2017

The Black Phone (2022)
Filming Location: Wilmington, NC
Release Date: June 24, 2022

Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
Filming Location: Wilmington/marshlands, NC
Release Date: July 15, 2022

Road to Nowhere (2011)
Filming Location: Western NC
Release Date: June 17, 2011 (limited)

Can you think of any others?

05/30/2025

Less than a week before our final deadline for the North Carolina Film Festival!

Notifications will be sent out July 2nd, 2025!

The event date is August 2nd, 2025! https://www.facebook.com/share/1AUqwwwPgp/

Purchase tickets at www.newberncivictheatre.org!

05/26/2025

Keeping those lost in our thoughts this Memorial Day ❤️‍🩹

04/14/2025

Filmmakers and Film-goers! We have just over three months until the 7th Annual North Carolina Film Festival!

01/30/2025

There’s still time to submit your film into the North Carolina Film Festival!

01/22/2025

We hope everyone had a great holiday! Here’s a flashback from our 6th Annual 2024 North Carolina Film Festival. Our next deadline for the 7th Annual North Carolina Film Festival is February 2nd! Submit now at !