# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The First Cut Film Festival Launch Party
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The screams start a day early.

Join us for the First Cut Film Festival Launch Party on Friday, October 9th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm at Waterline Brewing Co. as we kick off the 3rd Annual First Cut Film Festival in true horror fashion.

Expect a night of live music, comedy, cold drinks, and wonderfully strange people before the films begin.

Featuring:

🎤 MT Bottles
👨‍🎤 Michaelwwave
🎸 Jesse Stockton
🎶 Brooke Renshaw of OC3ANS
🤘 Mars in Spring

Whether you're a filmmaker, horror fanatic, or just looking for an excuse to spend your Friday with the weird crowd, you're invited. There will be "creative contests" for chances to win a film festival block ticket with 4 block options.

Admission is open to the public.

A $10 suggested donation at the door helps support the festival.

Then come back on Saturday, October 10th when the First Cut Film Festival officially opens at Jengo's Playhouse in Wilmington for a full day of independent horror films from around the world.

Come raise a glass, meet the filmmakers, embrace the strange, and help us kick off another year of nightmares.

Jump scares aren't planned...but we make no promises.

Questions? Email film@firstcutproductionsllc.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/the-first-cut-film-festival-launch-party/200030751580357
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, parties, music, live-music, comedy, nonprofit, contests, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilmington
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Waterline Brewing Company
- **lat**: 34.225492791944
- **long**: -77.948487744444
- **full address**: Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surrey St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The First Cut Film Festival Launch Party being held?
  - **A:** The First Cut Film Festival Launch Party takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surrey St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The First Cut Film Festival Launch Party?
  - **A:** The First Cut Film Festival Launch Party is organized by First Cut Productions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The First Cut Film Festival Launch Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wilmington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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