Films and television shows produced in Wilmington, North Carolina explained

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

Producer Dino De Laurentiis first came to Wilmington to film Firestarter, which was released in 1984.[3] He would later create De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG), build a studio complex (operated by a subsidiary called the North Carolina Film Corporation[4]), and found its headquarters in Wilmington; the film studio began releasing films in 1986. After it declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1989, most of the company as well as its studio complex in Wilmington was sold to Carolco Pictures.[5] The company would later declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the same studio complex was sold to EUE/Screen Gems in 1996.[6] [7]

In 2013, Marvel Studios' 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. It remains the largest film to be shot in Wilmington and North Carolina.[8] [9] 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.[10] [11] Most of the business went to other major cities, including Atlanta, Georgia, where EUE/Screen Gems also had a studio complex.[12] [13] [14] [15]

Around the early 2020s—after the COVID-19 lockdowns, repeal of HB2, and changes to state film incentives—filming in the area began to increase again, with 2021 being the industry's biggest year to date, breaking the previous record set in 2012.[11] [16] [17] [18] 2021 was also the biggest year for the whole film industry at large in the state of North Carolina.[18] In 2022, Dark Horse Studios—which became Wilmington's second film studio in 2020—planned a 20-million-dollar expansion to their studio complex in Wilmington, set to be complete in 2024.[19] [20] [21] On September 27, 2023, Cinespace Studios announced it had purchased two EUE/Screen Gems Studios locations in Wilmington and Atlanta.[22]

As of 2020, 138 films and 162 television shows/series have been shot/produced in the city.[3] Wilmington has been many nicknames refencing its film industry, including "Wilmywood" and "Hollywood of the East" or "Hollywood East".[23] [24]

Feature-length films

Feature-length films released between 1984 and 2024.[25]

TitleDirector(s)Producer(s) / Executive producer(s)Production company(ies)
(* = Distributor / ** = International distributor)		GenreNotes
20 FuneralsAnghus HouvourasDan Edgell, David Eubanks, James Register, Eric TomosunasSwirl FilmsAction-thriller2004[26]
The 27 ClubErica DuntonBill Brady, Erica Dunton, Chiara Trento3 Words Productions, Bystander FilmsDrama2008[27]
28 DaysBetty ThomasJenno ToppingColumbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing,* Tall Trees ProductionsComedy2000
The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandGary HalvorsonMarjorie Kalins, Alex RockwellChildren’s Television Workshop, Columbia Pictures, Jim Henson Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing*Children's film1999
Alan & NaomiSterling Van WagenenDave Anderson, Mark BalsamPorchLight EntertainmentDrama1992[28]
Along for the RideSofia AlvarezEric Newman, Bryan UnkelessScreen Arcade, NetflixDrama2022
Amos & AndrewE. Max FryeGary GoetzmanCastle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures,* New Line CinemaBlack comedy1993[29]
The Angel DollAlexander JohnstonJerry Bledsoe, Rex Fuqua, K.B. Edwards, Laura B. Edwards, Julie Hingle, Pat Hingle, Elaine Johnston, Trenton McDevittAngel Doll Productions, Wild Bunch FilmsDrama2002[30]
Arthur NewmanDante AriolaMac Cappuccino, Becky Johnston, Brian Oliver, Alisa TagerCinedigm Entertainment,* Cross Creek Pictures, Focus Features International,** Vertebra FilmsComedy2012
The Bedroom WindowCurtis HansonMartha De Laurentiis, Robert TowneDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupPsychological thriller1987
Betsy's WeddingAlan AldaMartin Bregman, Louis A. StrollerBuena Vista Pictures Distribution,* Martin Bregman Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone PicturesRomantic comedy1990[31]
Billy BathgateRobert BentonRobert F. Colesberry, Arlene DonovanBuena Vista Pictures,* Touchstone PicturesBiographical1991[32]
Black DogKevin HooksRaffaella De Laurentiis, Mark W. Koch, Peter SaphierBBC, Marubeni Corporation, Tele München Group, Mutual Film Company, Prelude Pictures, UGC P.H., Universal Pictures*Action1998[33]
Black KnightGil JungerMichael Green, Arnon Milchan, Darryl J. Quarles, Paul Schiff20th Century Studios,* The Firm, Inc., Regency Enterprises, Runteldat EntertainmentAdventure comedy2001
The Black PhoneScott DerricksonJason Blum, C. Robert Cargill, Scott DerricksonBlumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway, Universal Pictures*Horror2021
The BleedingCharlie PicerniMichael Tadross Jr.Anchor Bay Entertainment,* Iron Bull FilmsAction horror2009
BloodmoonSiu Lung LeungNg See-yuen, Keith W. StrandbergMedia of Medias, Seasonal Film CorporationAction1997[34]
BloodworthShane Dax TaylorDarryl Atwater, Kendi Atwater, W. Earl Brown, Kenneth Burke, T Bone Burnett, Travis Nicholson, Corey Taylor, Shane Dax TaylorBuffalo Bulldog Films, Dax Productions, Provinces of Night, Racer Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films*Drama2010
Lev L. SpiroEric Falconer, Eric Fischer, Michael Keller, Alan Ritchson, Chris RomanoAllyCat Entertainment, BMS Brands, Dead Fish Films, Falconer/Romanski, Lionsgate,* Union Entertainment Group (II)Comedy2016
Blue VelvetDavid LynchFred C. CarusoDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupMystery1986
BoldenDan PritzkerJonathan Cornick, Michele TaylerAbramorama,* King Bolden LLCDrama2019
Boys of SummerDavid HenrieJohn Blandford, Amanda Devine, Mark Fasano, James Henrie, Annie Mahoney, Dan McDonough, Darren Moorman, Scott Pomeroy, Tobias WeymarNickel City Pictures, Novo Media Group, Pastime PicturesAdventure2024
BreakwaterJames RoweLarry Hummel, Dana Lustig, Jeff Maynard, Matt Paul, Edward WintersLoose Cannon Pictures (II)Thriller2022[35]
BrunoShirley MacLaineDavid KirkpatrickNew Angel FilmsComedy2000[36]
Ti WestPatrick Derham, Lauren Moews, Jonathan Sachar,Aloe Entertainment, Lionsgate,* Morningstar Films, Proud Mary Entertainment, Tonic FilmsHorror-comedy2009[37]
Cat's EyeLewis TeagueDino De Laurentiis, Martha De LaurentiisMGM/UA Entertainment Co.Horror1985[38]
ChasersDennis HopperJames G. RobinsonMorgan Creek Productions, Warner Bros.*Comedy1994[39]
The ChoiceRoss KatzTheresa Park, Peter Safran, Nicholas SparksLionsgate,* Nicholas Sparks Productions, The Safran CompanyRomantic Drama2016
Collision CourseLewis TeagueRobert W. Cort, Ted FieldDe Laurentiis Entertainment Group,* Interscope CommunicationsAction comedy1989
The ConjuringJames WanRob Cowan, Tony DeRosa-Grund, Peter SafranEvergreen Media Group, New Line Cinema, The Safran Company, Warner Bros. Pictures*Horror2013
Crimes of the HeartBruce BeresfordFreddie FieldsDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupBlack comedy1986[40] [41]
The CrowAlex ProyasGrant Hill, Jeff Most, Edward R. PressmanDimension Films, Entertainment Media Investment Corporation, Jeff Most Productions, Miramax Films,* Pressman FilmAction1994Actor Brandon Lee was fatally shot during filming due to issues involving the prop gun, causing a bullet fragment to be fired at Lee.[42] [43]
The CutoffArt CamachoMichael Depasquale Jr., Tony Errico, Gerald WallerErrico/Depasquale/Waller, Screen Action Pictures Inc.Action1998[44]
CyborgAlbert PyunYoram Globus, Menahem GolanThe Cannon Group, Inc.Action1989
The Dangerous Lives of Altar BoysPeter CareJodie Foster, Meg LeFauve, Todd McFarlane, Jay ShapiroEgg Pictures, Initial Entertainment Group, ThinkFilm*Comedy2002
Date with an AngelTom McLoughlinMartha De LaurentiisDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupComedy1987[45]
Dead HeistBo WebbDavid Eubanks, James Register, Eric TomosunasSwirl FilmsAction2007
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya SisterhoodCallie KhouriBonnie Bruckheimer, Hunt Lowry, Bette MidlerGaylord Films, Warner Bros. Pictures*Comedy drama2002
Domestic DisturbanceHarold BeckerJonathan D. Krane, Donald De LineParamount PicturesPsychological thriller2001
Dracula's WidowChristopher CoppolaStephen TraxlerDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupHorror1988[46]
Dream a Little DreamMarc RoccoD.E. Eisenberg, Marc RoccoVestron PicturesRomantic comedy1989[47]
DroughtHannah Black, Megan PetersenHannah Black, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, Dallas Morgan, Tahlia Morgan, Megan PetersenBrighterMoon Entertainment, Duplass Brothers Productions, The Lighthouse Film Company, Same Page PicturesDrama2020[48]
Empire RecordsAllan MoyleArnon Milchan, Michael Nathanson, Alan RicheRegency Enterprises, Warner Bros.*Comedy1995
EnchantedJohn WardJolly Dale, Joe Dallesandro, John WardGo West Productions LLCComedy1998
Eric LarueMichael ShannonSarah Green, Karl Hartman, Jina PanebiancoBig Cove Productions, Big Indie Pictures, CaliWood PicturesDrama2023
Everyone WinsKarel ReiszJeremy ThomasOrion Pictures,* Recorded Picture CompanyMystery1990[49]
Evil Dead IISam RaimiRobert TapertRenaissance Pictures, Rosebud Releasing Corporation*Comedy horror1987[50]
The ExorcismM. A. Fortin, Joshua John MillerBill Block, Ben Fast, Kevin WilliamsonMiramax, Outerbanks Entertainment, Vertical*Horror2024[51]
The Exorcist IIIPeter BeattyCarter DeHaven, James G. Robinson20th Century Studios,* Morgan Creek ProductionsPsychological thriller1990
FirestarterMark L. LesterFrank Capra Jr., Martha De LaurentiisDino De Laurentiis Company, Universal Pictures*Horror1984
ForgivenPaul FitzgeraldTracy Kilpatrick, Kelly Miller, Mimi WyethN/ADrama2006
From the HipBob ClarkBob Clark, René DupontDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupComedy drama1987[52]
A Good Old Fashioned OrgyAlex Gregory, Peter HuyckBrian R. Etting, James D. SternEndgame Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films*Comedy2011
The GraveJonas PatePeter Glatzer, Scott Kalmbach, Donald Kushner, Peter Locke, Lawrence MortorffThe Kushner-Locke Company, New City Releasing*Thriller1996[53]
Greedy PeoplePotsy PonciroliDavid Boies, Shannon Houchins, Chris Parker, Zack Schiller, Dylan SellersBoies Schiller Entertainment, Hideout Pictures, LimelightMystery2024[54]
Halloween KillsDavid Gordon GreenMalek Akkad, Bill Block, Jason BlumBlumhouse Productions, Compass International Pictures, Miramax, Rough House Productions, Universal Pictures*Horror2021
Heart of the CountryJohn WardAnne Hawthorne, Wayne Thompson, John Ward20th Century Fox Home Entertainment,* Bay Ridge FilmsDrama2013
HickDerick MartiniCharles DePortes, Jonathan Cornick, Steven Siewert, Christian TaylorLighthouse Entertainment, Phase 4 Films,* Stone River Productions, Taylor Lane ProductionsComedy drama2011[55]
Hiding OutBob GiraldiJeff RothbergDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupComedy1987[56]
Horror StoryAlexander JohnstonGary Chadwick, David Benford, Christopher Bromley, James Knowles, Marianne ScanlonInconseevable Productions IHorror Thriller1997
HounddogDeborah KampmeierRaye Dowell, Jen Gatien, Deborah Kampmeier, Terry Leonard, Robin Wright PennEmpire Film Group, Hannover HouseDrama2007
Household SaintsNancy SavocaJonathan Demme, Richard Guay, Peter NewmanFine Line FeaturesDrama1993
The Hudsucker ProxyCoen brothersCoen brothersPolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Rank Film Distributors,** Silver Pictures, Working Title Films, Warner Bros.*Comedy1994
I Know What You Did Last SummerJim GillespieStokely Chaffin, Erik Feig, Neal H. MoritzColumbia Pictures,* Mandalay EntertainmentHorror1997
IdlewildBryan BarberRobert Guralnick, Charles RovenAtlas Entertainment, Forensic Files, HBO Films, Mosaic Media Group, Universal Pictures*Musical2006[57]
Iron Man 3Shane BlackKevin FeigeMarvel Studios, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures*Superhero2013Largest film shot in Wilmington as well as North Carolina.
I.S.S.Gabriela CowperthwaiteMickey Liddell, Pete ShilaimonLD EntertainmentScience fiction2023
The JackalMichael Caton-JonesMichael Caton-Jones, Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Kevin JarreAlphaville Films, Mutual Film Company, Universal Pictures*Action-thriller1997[58]
JessabelleKevin GreutertJason BlumBlumhouse Productions, LionsgateHorror2014
Brad PeytonBeau Flynn, Charlotte Higgins, Tripp VinsonContrafilm, New Line Cinema, Walden Media, Warner Bros. Pictures*Action adventure2012[59]
King Kong LivesJohn GuillerminMartha De LaurentiisDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupAdventure1986[60]
KyokoRyū MurakamiRoger CormanConcorde-New Horizons, Delta Corporation**Drama1996
The Last SummerJonathan Landau-LitewskiRichard Finney, Jonathan Landau-Litewski, Terence Michael, David Schifter, Gerry WhiteD Productions, Film Artists Network, Michael/Finney ProductionsDrama2004
The ListGary WheelerKevin Downes, Gary Wheeler, Kathy Whitlow, Robert WhitlowLevel Path Productions, Mountain Top ReleasingThriller2007
Little MonstersRichard Alan GreenbergJohn Davis, Jack Grossberg, Andrew Licht, Jeffrey A. MuellerDavis Entertainment Company, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation, United Artists,* Vestron PicturesComedy1989[61]
LoggerheadsTim KirkmanGill HollandStrand ReleasingDrama2005
LolitaAdrian LyneMario Kassar, Joel B. MichaelsAMLF,** Pathé, The Samuel Goldwyn Company*Drama1997
The Longest RideGeorge Tillman Jr.Marty Bowen, Sheena Easton, Wyck Godfrey, Nicholas Sparks20th Century Studios,* Fox 2000 Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, TSG EntertainmentWestern2015
Loose CannonsBob ClarkAlan Griesman, Aaron SpellingTriStar PicturesAction comedy1990[62]
ManhunterMichael MannRichard A. RothDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupCrime1986[63] [64]
The Marc Pease ExperienceTodd LouisoMichael London, Bruna Papandrea, David RubinParamount VantageComedy2009
MarieRoger DonaldsonFrank Capra Jr., Elliot SchickMGM/UA Entertainment Co.Biographical1985
Mary and MarthaPhillip NoyceTim Bevan, Lisa Bruce, Liza Chasin, Eric Fellner, Genevieve Hofmeyr, Hilary Bevan Jones, Juliette Powell, Lucy RicherBBC, HBO Films, NBC Universal Television, Working Title TelevisionDrama2013[65]
Max SteelStewart HendlerBill O'Dowd, Julia PistorDolphin Films, IM Global,** Ingenious Media, Mattel Playground Productions, Open Road Films*Superhero2016
Maximum OverdriveStephen KingMartha De LaurentiisDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupComedy horror1986
Morgan's FerrySam PillsburyGreg Bernstein, Eric R. Epperson, Penelope L. Foster, Daniel Levin, Alan James, Kathy McCormickMorgan's Ferry Productions LLC, Oregon Trail Films Ltd., Platform EntertainmentCrime Drama2001
Muppets from SpaceTim HillMartin G. Baker, Brian HensonColumbia Pictures, Jim Henson Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing*Comedy drama1999
My Summer Story
(It Runs in the Family)		Bob ClarkRene DupontMetro-Goldwyn-MayerBlack comedy1994
My Teacher's WifeBruce LeddyRobert N. Fried, Stan Wlodkowski, Richard J. ZinmanFried Films, Savoy Pictures, Trimark PicturesComedy1995
New Best FriendZoe Clarke-WilliamsFrank Mancuso Jr.TriStar PicturesPsychological thriller2002
The Night FlierMark PaviaMitchell Galin, Richard P. RubinsteinNew Line CinemaHorror1997[66]
Nights in RodantheGeorge C. WolfeDenise Di NoviDi Novi Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures*Romantic Drama2008
No MercyRichard PearceD. Constantine ConteDelphi Productions, TriStar Pictures*Crime-thriller1986[67]
One True LovesAndy FickmanAdam 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 PartnersRomance2022
Once Upon a Time...When We Were ColoredTim ReidMichael Bennett, Tim ReidBET Pictures, Legacy Releasing Corporation,* United Image EntertainmentPeriod drama1996[68]
The PavilionC. Grant MitchellJack C. Merrick, Dan Reardon, Pamela VlastasGraden Floe Production, Quantum EntertainmentDrama2000
Piranha 3DDJohn GulagerMark Canton, Joel Soisson, Marc ToberoffDimension Films,* Mark Canton/IPW, Neo Art & Logic, Radius-TWCHorror-comedy2012
Radioland MurdersMel SmithGeorge Lucas, Rick McCallum, Fred RoosLucasFilm, Ltd., Universal PicturesComedy1994
Rambling RoseMartha CoolidgeRenny Harlin, Mario Kassar, Edgar J. ScherickCarolco Pictures, Midnight Sun Pictures, Seven Arts Productions (through New Line Cinema as distributor)*Drama1991[69]
Raw DealJohn IrvinMartha De LaurentiisDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupAction1986
RedMeansGoErica DuntonJoe Denton, Erica Dunton, Simon Ewin, Simon GoslingEnjoy Films, JDC FilmsDrama2005[70]
The RemainingCasey La ScalaMarc Bienstock, Brad LuffAffirm Films, Triumph Films*Horror2014[71]
Remember the DazeJess ManafortJess Manafort, Judd Payne, Mathew RhodesFirst Look International, Freestyle ReleasingComedy2007
The Road to WellvilleAlan ParkerArmyan Bernstein, Robert F. Colesberry, Alan ParkerBeacon Communications, Columbia Pictures,* J&M Entertainment*Comedy drama1994
Safe HavenLasse HallströmMarty Bowen, Chad Freet, Wyck Godfrey, Ryan KavanaughRelativity Media, Temple Hill EntertainmentRomantic Drama2013
ScreamMatt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettPaul Neinstein, William Sherak, James VanderbiltParamount Pictures,* Project X Entertainment, Radio Silence Productions, Spyglass Media GroupHorror2022
The Secret Life of BeesGina Prince-BythewoodLauren Shuler Donner, James Lassiter, Joe Pichirallo, Will SmithThe Donners' Company, Fox Searchlight Pictures,* Overbrook EntertainmentDrama2008
ShadrachSusanna StyronBoaz Davidson, Bridget Terry, John ThompsonColumbia Pictures,* Millennium Films (in association with Nu Image)Period drama1998
Silver BulletDan AttiasMartha De LaurentiisDino De Laurentiis Company, Famous Film, Paramount Pictures*Horror1985
The Sin SeerPaul D. HannahPaul D. Hannah, Scott Roughgarden, Isaiah Washington, Angela WhiteCassiopeia Productions, Coalhouse Productions, Overflow Entertainment, Silver Lining EntertainmentThriller2015[72]
Sleeping with the EnemyJoseph RubenLeonard Goldberg20th Century StudiosPsychological thriller1991[73]
A Soldier's Daughter Never CriesJames IvoryIsmail Merchant20th Century Studios,** October Films,* Roseland Film Distribution**Drama1998
Southern BellesPaul S. Myers, Brennan ShroffCraig CohenThe Sundance ChannelRomantic comedy2005[74]
The Squeeze (1987)Roger YoungRupert Hitzig, Michael TanenhausTriStar PicturesAction comedy1987[75]
The Squeeze (2015)Terry JastrowAnne Archer, Michael Doven, Terry Jastrow, Brian McCormack, George ParrattARC Entertainment,* Jam FilmsComedy2015Not related to The Squeeze (1987)[76]
StatesideReverge AnselmoRobert GreenhutSamuel Goldwyn FilmsRomantic Drama2004[77]
Stuck in LoveJosh BooneJudy CairoInformant Media, Millennium Entertainment, MICA EntertainmentRomantic comedy2012
Summer CatchMichael TollinBrian Robbins, Michael Tollin, Sam WeismanTollin/Robbins Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures*Romantic comedy2001
Super Mario Bros.Annabel Jankel, Rocky MortonJake Eberts, Roland JofféAllied Filmmakers, Buena Vista Pictures,* Cinergi Pictures, Entertainment Film Distributors,** Hollywood Pictures, LightmotiveAdventure comedy1993
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-EatTina MabryMarty Bowen, Wyck GodfreySearchlight Pictures,* Temple Hill EntertainmentDrama2024
Track Down
"Takedown"		Joe ChappelleJohn Thompson, Brad WestonDimension Films,* Millennium MediaCrime-thriller2000
TammyBen FalconeWill Ferrell, Melissa McCarthyGary Sanchez Productions, On the Day Productions, New Line Cinema, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures*Comedy2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSteve BarronDavid Chan, Kim Dawson, Simon Fields888 Productions, Golden Harvest Group, Limelight Productions, New Line Cinema*Action1990
This World, Then the FireworksMichael OblowitzLarry Gross, Chris Hanley, Brad WymanBalzac's Shirt, JVC Entertainment Networks, Largo Entertainment, Muse Productions, Orion Pictures,* WynardCrime1997[78]
To Gillian on Her 37th BirthdayMichael PressmanDavid E. Kelley, Marykay PowellRastar, Triumph Films*Romantic Drama1996
A Touch of FateRebecca CookBen Cammarata, Courtney DuBois, Nick Edney, Richard Sirianni, Courtney WilliamsVelveteen FilmsDrama2003
Track 29Nicolas RoegGeorge Harrison, Rick McCallumThe Cannon Group, Inc.,* HandMade Films, Island Pictures*Psychological drama1988
TravellerJack N. GreenDavid Blocker, Mickey Liddell, Bill Paxton, Brian SwardstromBanner Entertainment, MDP Worldwide, October Films,* Traveler Production Company*Crime1997
TraxxJerome GaryGary DeVore, Richard McWhorterDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupComedy1988
Trick or TreatCharles Martin SmithMichael S. Murphey, Joel SoissonDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupHorror1986
Tune in TomorrowJon AmielJohn Fiedler, Mark TarlovCinecom PicturesComedy1990[79]
Two Tickets to ParadiseD. B. SweeneyD. B. Sweeney41,* First Look International,* Scrudge LLC, Village Cinema*Comedy2006
Uncle FrankAlan BallAlan Ball, Bill Block, Michael Costigan, Jay Van Hoy, Peter Macdissi, Stephanie MeurerAmazon Studios,* Byblos Entertainment, COTA Films, Miramax, Parts & Labor, Your Face Goes Here EntertainmentComedy drama2020
VirusJohn BrunoGale Anne HurdDark Horse Entertainment, Universal Pictures,* Valhalla Motion PicturesScience fiction1999[80]
A Walk to RememberAdam ShankmanHunt Lowry, Denise Di NoviDi Novi Pictures, Gaylord Films, Pandora Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures*Romantic Drama2002
WaterproofBarry BremenCape Fear FilmworksCloud Ten PicturesDrama2000
We're the MillersRawson Marshall ThurberChris Bender, Vincent Newman, Tucker Tooley, Happy WaltersBenderspink, Heyday Films, New Line Cinema, Newman/Tooley Films, Slap Happy Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures*Crime comedy2013
WeedsJohn D. HancockBill BadalatoDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupDrama1987[81]
Weekend at Bernie'sTed KotcheffVictor Drai20th Century Studios,* Gladden EntertainmentBlack comedy1989
Where the Devil HidesChristian E. ChristiansenPaddy Cullen, Scott Holroyd, Mickey Liddell, Jennifer Monroe, Pete Shilaimon, Michael ZelmanLD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions*Horror2014[82]
White Men Can't DancePete VinalFrancine Decoursey, Pete Vinal, Jon T. VincentCarmike Cinemas,* Mystical GoldDrama2012[83]
Words on Bathroom WallsThor FreudenthalThor Freudenthal, Mickey Liddell, Pete ShilaimonKick the Habit Productions, LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions*Romantic Drama2020
WreckageJohn AsherJohn Asher, Robert P. Atwell, David Frigerio, Sam Froelich, Russell Jones, Kristen Kirchner, Jordan Yale Levine, Jamie R. ThompsonDavid Frigerio Films, Xanthus Pictures, Yale ProductionsHorror2010
Year of the DragonMichael CiminoDino De LaurentiisDino De Laurentiis Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM/UA Entertainment Company,* Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment*Crime-thriller1985

Television shows and TV movies

Television shows/series and TV movies released between 1988 and 2024. (Excludes news stories, documentaries, or television shows that filmed a single episode in Wilmington; only notable TV movies are listed below.)[84]

TitleDirector(s)
Producer(s) / Executive producer(s)
Production company(ies) / Broadcasting company(ies)

(* = Distributor)		Genre
Notes
American GothicMultipleMultipleCBS, Renaissance Pictures, Universal Worldwide Television*Horror1
(1995–96)		[85]
Bastard Out of CarolinaAnjelica HustonAmanda DiGiulioShowtime NetworksDramaTV movie
(1996)
Rick RosenthalTed Kurdyla, David A. RosemontMCA Television Entertainment, Rosemont Productions International, Showtime, Universal Studios*HorrorTV movie
(1994)
Christmas in ConwayJohn Kent HarrisonAndrew GottliebAmerican Broadcasting Company, Hallmark Hall of FameChristmasTV movie
(2013)
Dawson's CreekMultipleGreg Berlanti, Tom Kapinos, Greg Prange, Paul Stupin, Kevin WilliamsonColumbia TriStar Television, Columbia TriStar Domestic Television, Outerbanks Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, The WBTeen DramaPilot–6
(1998–2003)
Eastbound & DownDavid Gordon Green, Jody Hill, Adam McKayEnemy MIGs Productions, Gary Sanchez Productions, HBO (also distributor),* Rough House Pictures, Warner Bros. Television Studios*ComedyPilot–4
(2009–13)
EchoesVanessa GazyImogen Banks, Vanessa Gazy, Quinton Peeples, Brian YorkeyEndemolShine Banks Australia, Netflix, That Kid Ed ProductionsDramaMiniseries
(2022)
Florida ManDonald ToddMiguel Arteta, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan, Donald ToddAggregate Films, NetflixDrama1
(2023)
George & TammyJohn HillcoatMultiple101 Studios, Freckle Films, Mad Chance Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios, Paramount Global Distribution,* Showtime Networks, Youth StudiosDramaMiniseries
(2022)		[86]
Good BehaviorMultipleMultipleStoryland, Studio T, TNT, Tomorrow Studios, Turner International*DramaPilot–2
(2016–17)
HightownMultipleMultipleJerry Bruckheimer Television, StarzCrime Drama1–3
(2020–24)
Little Britain USAMichael Patrick Jann, David SchwimmerLarry Brezner, Simon Fuller, Michael Patrick Jann, Stephanie Laing, David Steinberg19 Entertainment, HBO Entertainment, Reveille Productions, Warner Bros. Television Studios*Comedy1
(2008)
MatlockMultipleAndy Griffith, Fred SilvermanAmerican Broadcasting Company, CBS Television Distribution,* Dean Hargrove Productions, The Fred Silverman Company, Viacom ProductionsLegal drama7–9
(1992–94)
Noble HouseGary NelsonJoan Barnett, Eric Bercovici, James Clavell, Pierre Cossette, Howard Lipstone, Frederick MullerNBCDramaMiniseries
(1988)
Off SeasonBruce DavisonRose LamShowtimeDramaTV movie
(2001)
One Tree HillMultipleMultipleThe CW, Mastermind Laboratories, Tollin/Robbins Productions, Warner Bros. Television Studios (also distributor),* The WBTeen DramaPilot–9
(2003–12)
Our Kind of PeopleWendy Calhoun, Karin GistMultiple20th Television, Electus, Fox Entertainment (also distributor),* The Gist of It Productions, Lee Daniels EntertainmentDrama1
(2021)		[87]
Outer BanksShannon Burke, Jonas Pate, Josh PateShannon Burke, Sunny Hodge, Aaron Miller, Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, Carole Sanders PetermanNetflix, Red Canoe Productions, Rock FishTeen Drama4–
(2024–)		[88] [89]
ReprisalCherie Nowlan, Eva Sørhaug, Jonathan van Tulleken, Salli Richardson-WhitfieldJosh Corbin, Barry Jossen, Warren LittlefieldA&E Networks, Hulu, The Littlefield CompanyDramaPilot–1
(2019)
RevolutionMultipleJ. J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Trey Callaway, Jon Favreau, Eric Kripke, Rockne S. O'Bannon, Athena Wickham, Robert M. Williams Jr.Bad Robot, Kripke Enterprises, NBC, Warner Bros.Television Studios (also distributor)*Science fictionPilot–1
(2012–13)
Secrets and LiesMultipleTimothy Busfield, Barbara D'Alessandro, Joe Halpin, Caroline James, Aaron Kaplan, Barbie Kligman, Nathan Mayfield, Tracy RobertsonABC Studios, Avenue K Productions, Hoodlum Entertainment, Kapital EntertainmentMysteryPilot–2
(2015–16)
SixLesli Linka Glatter, Alex Graves, Clark Johnson, Kimberly Peirce, Mikael Salomon, Peter WernerMultipleA&E Studios, History, Paint Rock Productions, The Weinstein CompanyAction1
(2017)
Sleepy HollowMultipleMultiple20th Century FOX Television, K/O Paper Products, Mark Goffman Productions, Sketch FilmsHorror1–2
(2013–15)
The Summer I Turned PrettyJenny HanMultipleAmazon Studios, Big Red Bus, Jenny Kissed Me, Sunswept Entertainment, wiipRomance1–
(2022–)
Swamp LoggersPaul HarrisonEdward Barbini, Paul Harrison, Tim Pastorea, Craig PiligianDiscovery Channel, Pilgrim FilmsReality television1–4
(2009–12)
Swamp ThingMultipleMichael Clear, Gary Dauberman, James Wan, Mark Verheiden, Len WisemanAtomic Monster, Big Shoe Productions Inc., DC Entertainment, DC Universe, Warner Bros. Television Studios (also distributor)*SuperheroPilot–1
(2019)
Too Young the HeroBuzz KulikBuzz Kulik, Alan LandsburgCBSWar dramaTV movie
(1988)
Richard Matheson, Rod SerlingS. Bryan Hickox, Lawrence Horowitz, Michael O'HaraCBS,* O'Hara-Horowitz ProductionsHorrorTV movie
(1994)		[90]
Under the DomeMultipleNeal Baer, Jack Bender, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Stephen King, Tim Schlattmann, Randy Sutter, Stacey Snider, Steven Spielberg, Brian K. VaughanAmblin Television, Baer Bones, CBS Television Studios (also distributor)*Science fiction1–3
(2013–15)
USS ChristmasSteven R. MonroeJeffery BeachCrown Media Productions, Hallmark Movies & MysteriesChristmasTV movie
(2020)		[91]
Welcome to FlatchNatalie Anderson, Fernando Farías, Paul Feig, Clark Mathis, Molly McGlynnJenny Bicks, Charlie Cooper, Daisy May Cooper, Paul Feig, Angie StephensonBBC Studios, Feigco Entertainment, Fox Entertainment, Lionsgate Television, Perkins Street ProductionsComedy1–2
(2022–23) 		[92]
Windmills of the GodsLee PhilipsSidney Sheldon, Michael VinerCBSDramaMiniseries
(1988)		[93]
The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesMultipleGeorge Lucas, Rick McCallumABC, Amblin Television, The Family Channel, LucasFilm, Ltd., Paramount Television NetworkAdventure1–2
(1992–93)		[94]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wilmington, NC Studio . 2022-06-03 . euescreengems.com . July 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220701203833/https://euescreengems.com/wilmington-nc-studios/ . dead .
  2. Web site: 2022-02-25 . North Carolina's History in Film . 2022-06-03 . Island Life NC . en-US.
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