EUE/Screen Gems Studios (now Cinespace Wilmington) in November 2022

Film and television shot/produced in Wilmington are usually independent and/or low-budget films, mainly due to Wilmington, North Carolina being relatively more affordable than other cities to film in. Other reasons for Wilmington's appeal include the local university (UNCW), its location on the coast, the presence of historic buildings/sites, and vast swamps and waterways outside of Wilmington.[1] It has remained the largest film production area in North Carolina since the 1980s.[2]

Producer Dino De Laurentiis first came to Wilmington to film Firestarter in 1984.[3] He would later create De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, build a studio complex, and found its headquarters in Wilmington. After the company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed in 1989, its studio complex in Wilmington was sold to Carolco Pictures. The company would later declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the same studio complex was sold to EUE/Screen Gems in 1996.[4][5]

In 2013, Marvel's Iron Man 3 was released to theaters; some places used in the film were the Port of Wilmington, Cape Fear River, and New Hanover Regional Medical Center.[6] This film has remained the largest film to be produced in Wilmington. In the mid- to late-2010s, the city's film industry slowed due to the North Carolina General Assembly not extending pre-2014 film incentives and Governor Pat McCrory signing the controversial House Bill 2 (HB2) in 2017.[7][8] Most of the business went to Atlanta, Georgia, where EUE/Screen Gems also had a studio complex.[9][10] Around the early 2020s, after the COVID-19 lockdown, repeal of HB2, and changes to the state film incentives, filming in the city began to increase again, with 2022 being its biggest year to date.[8][11][12] That same year, Dark Horse Studios, which became Wilmington's second film company in 2020, planned a 20 million dollar expansion to their studio complex in Wilmington, set to be complete in 2024.[13][14][15]

On September 27, 2023, Cinespace Studios announced it had purchased two EUE/Screen Gems Studios locations in Wilmington and Atlanta.[16]

As of 2020, 138 Films and 162 Television shows have been shot in the city.[3] Some nicknames for the city are "Wilmywood" and "Hollywood of the East" or "Hollywood East".[17][18]

Feature-length films

Feature-length films from 1984 to 2023.[19]

Name Director Producer(s) Production studio(s) Genre Year Notes
20 Funerals Anghus Houvouras Dan Edgell, David Eubanks, James Register, Eric Tomosunas Swirl Films Action-thriller 2004 [20]
The 27 Club Erica Dunton Bill Brady, Erica Dunton, Chiara Trento 3 Words Productions, Bystander Films Drama 2008 [21]
28 Days Betty Thomas Jenno Topping Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing,* Tall Trees Productions Comedy 2000
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Gary Halvorson Marjorie Kalins, Alex Rockwell Children’s Television Workshop, Columbia Pictures, Jim Henson Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing* Children's film 1999
Alan & Naomi Sterling Van Wagenen Dave Anderson, Mark Balsam PorchLight Entertainment Drama 1992 [22]
Along for the Ride Sofia Alvarez Eric Newman, Bryan Unkeless Screen Arcade, Netflix Drama 2022
Amos & Andrew E. Max Frye Gary Goetzman Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures,* New Line Cinema Black comedy 1993 [23]
The Angel Doll Alexander Johnston Jerry Bledsoe, Rex Fuqua, K.B. Edwards, Laura B. Edwards, Julie Hingle, Pat Hingle, Elaine Johnston, Trenton McDevitt Angel Doll Productions, Wild Bunch Films Drama 2002 [24]
Arthur Newman Dante Ariola Mac Cappuccino, Becky Johnston, Brian Oliver, Alisa Tager Cinedigm Entertainment,* Cross Creek Pictures, Focus Features International,** Vertebra Films Comedy 2012
The Bedroom Window Curtis Hanson Martha De Laurentiis, Robert Towne De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Psychological thriller 1987
Betsy's Wedding Alan Alda Martin Bregman, Louis A. Stroller Buena Vista Pictures Distribution,* Martin Bregman Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures Romantic comedy 1990 [25]
Billy Bathgate Robert Benton Robert F. Colesberry, Arlene Donovan Buena Vista Pictures,* Touchstone Pictures Biographical 1991 [26]
Black Dog Kevin Hooks Raffaella De Laurentiis, Mark W. Koch, Peter Saphier BBC, Marubeni Corporation, Tele München Group, Mutual Film Company, Prelude Pictures, UGC P.H., Universal Pictures* Action 1998 [27]
Black Knight Gil Junger Michael Green, Arnon Milchan, Darryl J. Quarles, Paul Schiff 20th Century Studios,* The Firm, Inc., Regency Enterprises, Runteldat Entertainment Adventure comedy 2001
The Black Phone Scott Derrickson Jason Blum, C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson Blumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway, Universal Pictures* Horror 2021
The Bleeding Charlie Picerni Michael Tadross Jr. Anchor Bay Entertainment,* Iron Bull Films Action horror 2009
Bloodmoon Siu Lung Leung Ng See-yuen, Keith W. Strandberg Media of Medias, Seasonal Film Corporation Action 1997 [28]
Bloodworth Shane Dax Taylor Darryl Atwater, Kendi Atwater, W. Earl Brown, Kenneth Burke, T Bone Burnett, Travis Nicholson, Corey Taylor, Shane Dax Taylor Buffalo Bulldog Films, Dax Productions, Provinces of Night, Racer Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films* Drama 2010
Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland Lev L. Spiro Eric Falconer, Eric Fischer, Michael Keller, Alan Ritchson, Chris Romano AllyCat Entertainment, BMS Brands, Dead Fish Films, Falconer/Romanski, Lionsgate,* Union Entertainment Group (II) Comedy 2016
Blue Velvet David Lynch Fred C. Caruso De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Mystery 1985
Bolden Dan Pritzker Jonathan Cornick, Michele Tayler Abramorama,* King Bolden LLC Drama 2019
Boys of Summer David Henrie John Blandford, Amanda Devine, Mark Fasano, James Henrie, Annie Mahoney, Dan McDonough, Darren Moorman, Scott Pomeroy, Tobias Weymar Nickel City Pictures, Novo Media Group, Pastime Pictures Adventure 2022
Breakwater James Rowe Larry Hummel, Dana Lustig, Jeff Maynard, Matt Paul, Edward Winters Loose Cannon Pictures (II) Thriller 2022 [29]
Bruno Shirley MacLaine David Kirkpatrick New Angel Films Comedy 2000 [30]
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever Ti West Patrick Derham, Lauren Moews, Jonathan Sachar, Aloe Entertainment, Lionsgate,* Morningstar Films, Proud Mary Entertainment, Tonic Films Horror-comedy 2009 [31][32]
Cat's Eye Lewis Teague Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Horror 1985 [33]
Chasers Dennis Hopper James G. Robinson Morgan Creek Productions, Warner Bros.* Comedy 1994 [34]
The Choice Ross Katz Theresa Park, Peter Safran, Nicholas Sparks Lionsgate,* Nicholas Sparks Productions, The Safran Company Romantic Drama 2016
Collision Course Lewis Teague Robert W. Cort, Ted Field De Laurentiis Entertainment Group,* Interscope Communications Action comedy 1989
The Conjuring James Wan Rob Cowan, Tony DeRosa-Grund, Peter Safran Evergreen Media Group, New Line Cinema, The Safran Company, Warner Bros. Pictures* Horror 2013
Crimes of the Heart Bruce Beresford Freddie Fields De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Black comedy 1986 [35][36]
The Crow Alex Proyas Grant Hill, Jeff Most, Edward R. Pressman Dimension Films, Miramax Films* Action 1994 Actor Brandon Lee died on set after a mistake with the prop gun led to him being shot with the force of a live bullet.[37]
The Cutoff Art Camacho Michael Depasquale Jr., Tony Errico, Gerald Waller Errico/Depasquale/Waller, Screen Action Pictures Inc. Action 1998 [38]
Cyborg Albert Pyun Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan The Cannon Group, Inc. Action 1989
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Peter Care Jodie Foster, Meg LeFauve, Todd McFarlane, Jay Shapiro Egg Pictures, Initial Entertainment Group, ThinkFilm* Comedy 2002
Date with an Angel Tom McLoughlin Martha De Laurentiis De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Comedy 1987 [39]
Dead Heist Bo Webb David Eubanks, James Register, Eric Tomosunas Swirl Films Action 2007
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Callie Khouri Bonnie Bruckheimer, Hunt Lowry, Bette Midler Gaylord Films, Warner Bros. Pictures* Comedy drama 2002 [26]
Domestic Disturbance Harold Becker Jonathan D. Krane, Donald De Line Paramount Pictures Psychological thriller 2001
Dracula's Widow Christopher Coppola Stephen Traxler De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Horror 1988 [40][41]
Dream a Little Dream Marc Rocco D.E. Eisenberg, Marc Rocco Vestron Pictures Romantic comedy 1989 [42]
Drought Hannah Black, Megan Petersen Hannah Black, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, Dallas Morgan, Tahlia Morgan, Megan Petersen BrighterMoon Entertainment, Duplass Brothers Productions, The Lighthouse Film Company, Same Page Pictures Drama 2020 [43]
Empire Records Allan Moyle Arnon Milchan, Michael Nathanson, Alan Riche Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros.* Comedy 1995
Enchanted John Ward Jolly Dale, Joe Dallesandro, John Ward Go West Productions LLC Comedy 1998
Eric Larue Michael Shannon Sarah Green, Karl Hartman, Jina Panebianco Big Cove Productions, Big Indie Pictures, CaliWood Pictures Drama 2023
Everyone Wins Karel Reisz Jeremy Thomas Orion Pictures,* Recorded Picture Company Mystery 1990 [44]
Evil Dead II Sam Raimi Robert Tapert Renaissance Pictures, Rosebud Releasing Corporation* Comedy horror 1987 [45]
The Exorcist III Peter Beatty Carter DeHaven, James G. Robinson 20th Century Studios,* Morgan Creek Productions Psychological thriller 1990
Firestarter Mark L. Lester Frank Capra Jr., Martha De Laurentiis Universal Pictures Horror 1984
Forgiven Paul Fitzgerald Tracy Kilpatrick, Kelly Miller, Mimi Wyeth N/A Drama 2006 [46]
From the Hip Bob Clark Bob Clark, René Dupont De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Comedy drama 1987 [47]
The Georgetown Project M. A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller Bill Block, Ben Fast, Kevin Williamson Miramax, Outerbanks Entertainment Horror 2022 [48]
A Good Old Fashioned Orgy Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck Brian R. Etting, James D. Stern Endgame Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films* Comedy 2011
The Grave Jonas Pate Peter Glatzer, Scott Kalmbach, Donald Kushner, Peter Locke, Lawrence Mortorff The Kushner-Locke Company, New City Releasing* Thriller 1996 [49]
Halloween Kills David Gordon Green Malek Akkad, Bill Block, Jason Blum Blumhouse Productions, Compass International Pictures, Miramax, Rough House Productions, Universal Pictures* Horror 2021
Heart of the Country John Ward Anne Hawthorne, Wayne Thompson, John Ward 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment,* Bay Ridge Films Drama 2013
Hick Derick Martini Charles DePortes, Jonathan Cornick, Steven Siewert, Christian Taylor Lighthouse Entertainment, Phase 4 Films,* Stone River Productions, Taylor Lane Productions Comedy drama 2011 [50]
Hiding Out Bob Giraldi Jeff Rothberg De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Comedy 1987 [51]
Horror Story Alexander Johnston Gary Chadwick, David Benford, Christopher Bromley, James Knowles, Marianne Scanlon Inconseevable Productions I Horror Thriller 1997
Hounddog Deborah Kampmeier Raye Dowell, Jen Gatien, Deborah Kampmeier, Terry Leonard, Robin Wright Penn Empire Film Group, Hannover House Drama 2007
Household Saints Nancy Savoca Jonathan Demme, Richard Guay, Peter Newman Fine Line Features Drama 1993 [52]
The Hudsucker Proxy Coen brothers Coen brothers PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Rank Film Distributors,** Silver Pictures, Working Title Films, Warner Bros.* Comedy 1994
I Know What You Did Last Summer Jim Gillespie Stokely Chaffin, Erik Feig, Neal H. Moritz Columbia Pictures,* Mandalay Entertainment Horror 1997
Idlewild Bryan Barber Robert Guralnick, Charles Roven Atlas Entertainment, Forensic Files, HBO Films, Mosaic Media Group, Universal Pictures* Musical 2006 [53]
Iron Man 3 Shane Black Kevin Feige Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures* Superhero 2013 One of the largest films to be shot in Wilmington.[54]
I.S.S. Gabriela Cowperthwaite Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon LD Entertainment Science fiction 2022
The Jackal Michael Caton-Jones Michael Caton-Jones, Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Kevin Jarre Alphaville Films, Mutual Film Company, Universal Pictures* Action-thriller 1997 [55]
Jessabelle Kevin Greutert Jason Blum Blumhouse Productions, Lionsgate Horror 2014
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Brad Peyton Beau Flynn, Charlotte Higgins, Tripp Vinson Contrafilm, New Line Cinema, Walden Media, Warner Bros. Pictures* Action adventure 2012 [56]
King Kong Lives John Guillermin Martha De Laurentiis De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Adventure 1986 [57]
Kyoko Ryū Murakami Roger Corman Concorde-New Horizons, Delta Corporation** Drama 1996
The Last Summer Jonathan Landau-Litewski Richard Finney, Jonathan Landau-Litewski, Terence Michael, David Schifter, Gerry White D Productions, Film Artists Network, Michael/Finney Productions Drama 2004
The List Gary Wheeler Kevin Downes, Gary Wheeler, Kathy Whitlow, Robert Whitlow Level Path Productions, Mountain Top Releasing Thriller 2007
Little Monsters Richard Alan Greenberg John Davis, Jack Grossberg, Andrew Licht, Jeffrey A. Mueller Davis Entertainment Company, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation, United Artists,* Vestron Pictures Comedy 1989 [58]
Loggerheads Tim Kirkman Gill Holland Strand Releasing Drama 2005
Lolita Adrian Lyne Mario Kassar, Joel B. Michaels AMLF,** Pathé, The Samuel Goldwyn Company* Drama 1997
The Longest Ride George Tillman Jr. Marty Bowen, Sheena Easton, Wyck Godfrey, Nicholas Sparks 20th Century Studios,* Fox 2000 Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, TSG Entertainment Western 2015
Loose Cannons Bob Clark Alan Griesman, Aaron Spelling TriStar Pictures Action comedy 1990 [59]
Manhunter Michael Mann Richard A. Roth De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Crime 1986 [60][61]
The Marc Pease Experience Todd Louiso Michael London, Bruna Papandrea, David Rubin Paramount Vantage Comedy 2009
Marie Roger Donaldson Frank Capra Jr., Elliot Schick MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Biographical 1985 [62]
Mary and Martha Phillip Noyce Tim Bevan, Lisa Bruce, Liza Chasin, Eric Fellner, Genevieve Hofmeyr, Hilary Bevan Jones, Juliette Powell, Lucy Richer BBC, HBO Films, NBC Universal Television, Working Title Television Drama 2013 [63]
Max Steel Stewart Hendler Bill O'Dowd, Julia Pistor Dolphin Films, IM Global,** Ingenious Media, Mattel Playground Productions, Open Road Films* Superhero 2016
Maximum Overdrive Stephen King Martha De Laurentiis De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Comedy horror 1986
Morgan's Ferry Sam Pillsbury Greg Bernstein, Eric R. Epperson, Penelope L. Foster, Daniel Levin, Alan James, Kathy McCormick Morgan's Ferry Productions LLC, Oregon Trail Films Ltd., Platform Entertainment Crime Drama 2001 [64]
Muppets from Space Tim Hill Martin G. Baker, Brian Henson Columbia Pictures, Jim Henson Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing* Comedy drama 1999
My Summer Story
"It Runs in the Family"		 Bob Clark Rene Dupont Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Black comedy 1994
My Teacher's Wife Bruce Leddy Robert N. Fried, Stan Wlodkowski, Richard J. Zinman Fried Films, Savoy Pictures, Trimark Pictures Comedy 1995
New Best Friend Zoe Clarke-Williams Frank Mancuso Jr. TriStar Pictures Psychological thriller 2002
The Night Flier Mark Pavia Mitchell Galin, Richard P. Rubinstein New Line Cinema Horror 1997 [65][66]
Nights in Rodanthe George C. Wolfe Denise Di Novi Di Novi Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures* Romantic Drama 2008
No Mercy Richard Pearce D. Constantine Conte Delphi Productions, TriStar Pictures* Crime-thriller 1986 [67]
One True Loves Andy Fickman Adam Beasley, Andy Fickman, Sarah Finn, Arianne Fraser, Petr Jákl, Michael Jefferson, Willie Kutner, Betsy Sullenger The Avenue,* Highland Film Group, R.U. Robot, Volition Media Partners Romance 2022
Once Upon a Time...When We Were Colored Tim Reid Michael Bennett, Tim Reid BET Pictures, Legacy Releasing Corporation,* United Image Entertainment Period drama 1996 [68][69]
The Pavilion C. Grant Mitchell Jack C. Merrick, Dan Reardon, Pamela Vlastas Graden Floe Production, Quantum Entertainment Drama 2000
Piranha 3DD John Gulager Mark Canton, Joel Soisson, Marc Toberoff Dimension Films,* Mark Canton/IPW, Neo Art & Logic, Radius-TWC Horror-comedy 2012
Providence Potsy Ponciroli David Boies, Shannon Houchins, Chris Parker, Zack Schiller, Dylan Sellers Boies Schiller Entertainment, Hideout Pictures, Limelight Mystery 2023 [70]
Radioland Murders Mel Smith George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Fred Roos LucasFilm, Ltd., Universal Pictures Comedy 1994
Rambling Rose Martha Coolidge Renny Harlin, Mario Kassar, Edgar J. Scherick Carolco Pictures, Midnight Sun Pictures, Seven Arts Productions (through New Line Cinema as distributor)* Drama 1991 [71]
Raw Deal John Irvin Martha De Laurentiis De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Action 1986
RedMeansGo Erica Dunton Joe Denton, Erica Dunton, Simon Ewin, Simon Gosling Enjoy Films, JDC Films Drama 2005 [72]
The Remaining Casey La Scala Marc Bienstock, Brad Luff Affirm Films, Triumph Films* Horror 2014 [73][74]
Remember the Daze Jess Manafort Jess Manafort, Judd Payne, Mathew Rhodes First Look International, Freestyle Releasing Comedy 2007
The Road to Wellville Alan Parker Armyan Bernstein, Robert F. Colesberry, Alan Parker Beacon Communications, Columbia Pictures,* J&M Entertainment* Comedy drama 1994
Safe Haven Lasse Hallström Marty Bowen, Chad Freet, Wyck Godfrey, Ryan Kavanaugh Relativity Media, Temple Hill Entertainment Romantic Drama 2013
Scream Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett Paul Neinstein, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt Paramount Pictures,* Project X Entertainment, Radio Silence Productions, Spyglass Media Group Horror 2022
The Secret Life of Bees Gina Prince-Bythewood Lauren Shuler Donner, James Lassiter, Joe Pichirallo, Will Smith The Donners' Company, Fox Searchlight Pictures,* Overbrook Entertainment Drama 2008
Shadrach Susanna Styron Boaz Davidson, Bridget Terry, John Thompson Columbia Pictures*, Millennium Films (in association with Nu Image) Period drama 1998 [75]
Silver Bullet Dan Attias Martha De Laurentiis Dino De Laurentiis Company, Famous Film, Paramount Pictures* Horror 1985
The Sin Seer Paul D. Hannah Paul D. Hannah, Scott Roughgarden, Isaiah Washington, Angela White Cassiopeia Productions, Coalhouse Productions, Overflow Entertainment, Silver Lining Entertainment Thriller 2015 [76]
Sleeping with the Enemy Joseph Ruben Leonard Goldberg 20th Century Studios Psychological thriller 1991 [77]
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries James Ivory Ismail Merchant 20th Century Studios,** October Films,* Roseland Film Distribution** Drama 1998
Southern Belles Paul S. Myers, Brennan Shroff Craig Cohen The Sundance Channel Romantic comedy 2005 [78][79]
The Squeeze (1987) Roger Young Rupert Hitzig, Michael Tanenhaus TriStar Pictures Action comedy 1987 [80][81]
The Squeeze (2015) Terry Jastrow Anne Archer, Michael Doven, Terry Jastrow, Brian McCormack, George Parratt ARC Entertainment,* Jam Films Comedy 2015 Not related to The Squeeze (1987)[82]
Stateside Reverge Anselmo Robert Greenhut Samuel Goldwyn Films Romantic Drama 2004 [83]
Stuck in Love Josh Boone Judy Cairo Informant Media, Millennium Entertainment, MICA Entertainment Romantic comedy 2012
Summer Catch Michael Tollin Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin, Sam Weisman Tollin/Robbins Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures* Romantic comedy 2001
Super Mario Bros. Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton Jake Eberts, Roland Joffé Allied Filmmakers, Buena Vista Pictures,* Cinergi Pictures, Entertainment Film Distributors,** Hollywood Pictures, Lightmotive Adventure comedy 1993
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat Tina Mabry Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey Searchlight Pictures,* Temple Hill Entertainment Drama 2023
Track Down
"Takedown"		 Joe Chappelle John Thompson, Brad Weston Dimension Films,* Millennium Media Crime-thriller 2000 [84]
Tammy Ben Falcone Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy Gary Sanchez Productions, On the Day Productions, New Line Cinema, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures* Comedy 2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Steve Barron David Chan, Kim Dawson, Simon Fields 888 Productions, Golden Harvest Group, Limelight Productions, New Line Cinema* Action 1990
This World, Then the Fireworks Michael Oblowitz Larry Gross, Chris Hanley, Brad Wyman Balzac's Shirt, JVC Entertainment Networks, Largo Entertainment, Muse Productions, Orion Pictures,* Wynard Crime 1997 [85][86]
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday Michael Pressman David E. Kelley, Marykay Powell Rastar, Triumph Films* Romantic Drama 1996
A Touch of Fate Rebecca Cook Ben Cammarata, Courtney DuBois, Nick Edney, Richard Sirianni, Courtney Williams Velveteen Films Drama 2003
Track 29 Nicolas Roeg George Harrison, Rick McCallum The Cannon Group, Inc.,* HandMade Films, Island Pictures* Psychological drama 1988
Traveller Jack N. Green David Blocker, Mickey Liddell, Bill Paxton, Brian Swardstrom Banner Entertainment, MDP Worldwide, October Films,* Traveler Production Company* Crime 1997
Traxx Jerome Gary Gary DeVore, Richard McWhorter De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Comedy 1988 [87]
Trick or Treat Charles Martin Smith Michael S. Murphey, Joel Soisson De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Horror 1986
Tune in Tomorrow Jon Amiel John Fiedler, Mark Tarlov Cinecom Pictures Comedy 1990 [88]
Two Tickets to Paradise D. B. Sweeney D. B. Sweeney 41,* First Look International,* Scrudge LLC, Village Cinema* Comedy 2006
Uncle Frank Alan Ball Alan Ball, Bill Block, Michael Costigan, Jay Van Hoy, Peter Macdissi, Stephanie Meurer Amazon Studios,* Byblos Entertainment, COTA Films, Miramax, Parts & Labor, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment Comedy drama 2020
Virus John Bruno Gale Anne Hurd Dark Horse Entertainment, Universal Pictures,* Valhalla Motion Pictures Science fiction 1999 [89]
A Walk to Remember Adam Shankman Hunt Lowry, Denise Di Novi Di Novi Pictures, Gaylord Films, Pandora Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures* Romantic Drama 2002
Waterproof Barry Bremen Cape Fear Filmworks Cloud Ten Pictures Drama 2000
We're the Millers Rawson Marshall Thurber Chris Bender, Vincent Newman, Tucker Tooley, Happy Walters Benderspink, Heyday Films, New Line Cinema, Newman ,Tooley Films, Slap Happy Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures* Crime comedy 2013
Weeds John D. Hancock Bill Badalato De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Drama 1987 [90]
Weekend at Bernie's Ted Kotcheff Victor Drai 20th Century Studios,* Gladden Entertainment Black comedy 1989
Where the Devil Hides Christian E. Christiansen Paddy Cullen, Scott Holroyd, Mickey Liddell, Jennifer Monroe, Pete Shilaimon, Michael Zelman LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions* Horror 2014 [91]
White Men Can't Dance Pete Vinal Francine Decoursey, Pete Vinal, Jon T. Vincent Carmike Cinemas,* Mystical Gold Drama 2012 [92]
Words on Bathroom Walls Thor Freudenthal Thor Freudenthal, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon Kick the Habit Productions, LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions* Romantic Drama 2020
Wreckage John Asher John Asher, Robert P. Atwell, David Frigerio, Sam Froelich, Russell Jones, Kristen Kirchner, Jordan Yale Levine, Jamie R. Thompson David Frigerio Films, Xanthus Pictures, Yale Productions Horror 2010
Year of the Dragon Michael Cimino Dino De Laurentiis Dino De Laurentiis Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM/UA Entertainment Company,* Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment* Crime-thriller 1985
* Distributor
** International distributor

Television shows and TV movies

Television series and TV Movies from 1988 to 2023. (Excludes shows that filmed a single episode in Wilmington or news stories; only notable TV movies are listed below.)[93]

Name Directors
(at time)		 Producers
(at time)		 Production studio(s)/network(s)
(at time)		 Genre Seasons
(Years)		 Notes
American Gothic Multiple Multiple CBS, Renaissance Pictures, Universal Worldwide Television* Horror 1

(1995–96)

 [94]
Bastard Out of Carolina Anjelica Huston Amanda DiGiulio Showtime Networks Drama TV movie

(1996)
The Birds II: Land's End Rick Rosenthal Ted Kurdyla, David A. Rosemont MCA Television Entertainment, Rosemont Productions International, Showtime, Universal Studios* Horror TV movie

(1994)
Christmas in Conway John Kent Harrison Andrew Gottlieb American Broadcasting Company, Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas TV movie

(2013)
Dawson's Creek Multiple Greg Berlanti, Tom Kapinos, Greg Prange, Paul Stupin, Kevin Williamson Columbia TriStar Television, Columbia TriStar Domestic Television, Outerbanks Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, The WB Teen Drama Pilot–6

(1998–2003)
Eastbound & Down David Gordon Green, Jody Hill, Adam McKay Ben Best, Will Ferrell, David Gordon Green, Chris Henchy, Jody Hill, Stephanie Laing, Danny McBride, Adam McKay Enemy MIGs Productions, Gary Sanchez Productions, HBO (also distributor),* Rough House Pictures, Warner Bros. Television Studios* Comedy Pilot–4

(2009–13)
Echoes Vanessa Gazy Imogen Banks, Vanessa Gazy, Quinton Peeples, Brian Yorkey EndemolShine Banks Australia, Netflix, That Kid Ed Productions Drama Miniseries

(2022)
Florida Man Donald Todd Miguel Arteta, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan, Donald Todd Aggregate Films, Netflix Drama 1–

(2022–)
George & Tammy John Hillcoat Multiple 101 Studios, Freckle Films, Mad Chance Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios, Paramount Global Distribution,* Showtime Networks, Youth Studios Drama Miniseries

(2022)

 [95]
Good Behavior Multiple Multiple Storyland, Studio T, TNT, Tomorrow Studios, Turner International* Drama Pilot–2

(2016–17)
Hightown Multiple Multiple Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Starz Crime Drama 1–

(2020–)
Little Britain USA Michael Patrick Jann, David Schwimmer Larry Brezner, Simon Fuller, Michael Patrick Jann, Stephanie Laing, David Steinberg 19 Entertainment, HBO Entertainment, Reveille Productions, Warner Bros. Television Studios* Comedy 1

(2008)
Matlock Multiple Andy Griffith, Fred Silverman American Broadcasting Company, CBS Television Distribution,* Dean Hargrove Productions, The Fred Silverman Company, Viacom Productions Legal drama 7–9

(1992–94)
Noble House Gary Nelson Joan Barnett, Eric Bercovici, James Clavell, Pierre Cossette, Howard Lipstone, Frederick Muller NBC Drama Miniseries

(1988)
Off Season Bruce Davison Rose Lam Showtime Drama TV movie

(2001)
One Tree Hill Multiple Multiple The CW, Mastermind Laboratories, Tollin/Robbins Productions, Warner Bros. Television Studios (also distributor),* The WB Teen Drama Pilot–9

(2003–12)
Our Kind of People Wendy Calhoun, Karin Gist Multiple 20th Television, Electus, Fox Entertainment (also distributor),* The Gist of It Productions, Lee Daniels Entertainment Drama 1

(2021)

 [96]
Reprisal Cherie Nowlan, Eva Sørhaug, Jonathan van Tulleken, Salli Richardson-Whitfield Josh Corbin, Barry Jossen, Warren Littlefield A&E Networks, Hulu, The Littlefield Company Drama Pilot–1

(2019)
Revolution Multiple J. J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Trey Callaway, Jon Favreau, Eric Kripke, Rockne S. O'Bannon, Athena Wickham, Robert M. Williams Jr. Bad Robot Productions, Kripke Enterprises, NBC, Warner Bros.Television Studios (also distributor)* Science fiction Pilot–1

(2012–13)
Secrets and Lies Multiple Timothy Busfield, Barbara D'Alessandro, Joe Halpin, Caroline James, Aaron Kaplan, Barbie Kligman, Nathan Mayfield, Tracy Robertson ABC Studios, Avenue K Productions, Hoodlum Entertainment, Kapital Entertainment Mystery Pilot–2

(2015–16)
Six Lesli Linka Glatter, Alex Graves, Clark Johnson, Kimberly Peirce, Mikael Salomon, Peter Werner Multiple A&E Studios, History, Paint Rock Productions, The Weinstein Company Action 1

(2017)
Sleepy Hollow Multiple Multiple 20th Century FOX Television, K/O Paper Products, Mark Goffman Productions, Sketch Films Horror 1–2

(2013–15)
The Summer I Turned Pretty Jenny Han Multiple Amazon Studios, Big Red Bus, Jenny Kissed Me, Sunswept Entertainment, wiip Romance 1–

(2022–)
Swamp Loggers Paul Harrison Edward Barbini, Paul Harrison, Tim Pastorea, Craig Piligian Discovery Channel, Pilgrim Films Reality television 1–4

(2009–12)
Swamp Thing Multiple Michael Clear, Gary Dauberman, James Wan, Mark Verheiden, Len Wiseman Atomic Monster, Big Shoe Productions Inc., DC Entertainment, DC Universe, Warner Bros. Television Studios (also distributor)* Superhero Pilot–1

(2019)
Too Young the Hero Buzz Kulik Buzz Kulik, Alan Landsburg CBS War drama TV movie

(1988)
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics Richard Matheson, Rod Serling S. Bryan Hickox, Lawrence Horowitz, Michael O'Hara CBS,* O'Hara-Horowitz Productions Horror TV movie

(1994)

 [97]
Under the Dome Multiple Neal Baer, Jack Bender, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Stephen King, Tim Schlattmann, Randy Sutter, Stacey Snider, Steven Spielberg, Brian K. Vaughan Amblin Television, Baer Bones, CBS Television Studios (also distributor)* Science fiction 1–3

(2013–15)
USS Christmas Steven R. Monroe Jeffery Beach Crown Media Productions, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas TV movie

(2020)

 [98]
Welcome to Flatch Natalie Anderson, Fernando Farías, Paul Feig, Clark Mathis, Molly McGlynn Jenny Bicks, Charlie Cooper, Daisy May Cooper, Paul Feig, Angie Stephenson BBC Studios, Feigco Entertainment, Fox Entertainment, Lionsgate Television, Perkins Street Productions Comedy 1–2

(2022–23)

[99]
Windmills of the Gods Lee Philips Sidney Sheldon, Michael Viner CBS Drama Miniseries

(1988)

 [100]
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Multiple George Lucas, Rick McCallum ABC, Amblin Television, The Family Channel, LucasFilm, Ltd., Paramount Television Network Adventure 1–2

(1992–93)

 [101]
* Distributor
** International distributor

See also

References

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  3. 1 2 "History". Wilmington Regional Film Commission. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Company Town Annex". Los Angeles Times. July 25, 1996. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ WECT Staff (October 18, 2023). "Old logo removed after sale of local movie studio to Cinespace". WECT. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ "'Iron Man 3': You won't see much of Wilmington, but Hollywood will". Port City Daily. May 3, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
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  8. 1 2 Dean, Korie (August 22, 2022). "From talkies to tax credits: A timeline of the film industry in North Carolina". The News & Observer. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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