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Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the addition of thirteen new Panels to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 12th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions! The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows: New Panels Added: Beyond Plot: Crafting Profound and Resonant Literary Fiction. Moderator – TBA. Join our panel of distinguished literary authors as they delve into the intricate craft of creating fiction that transcends simple storytelling to achieve profound resonance and lasting impact. Crafting Compelling Graphic Novels & Comics:Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the addition of one new Workshop and five new Panels to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 12th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions! The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows: New Workshop Added: Victorian Slang and Wordsmithing: Presenter – Jennifer (Queen Bee) Noran. Interested in joining a jammy church-bell for some nanty-narking? She isn’t selling you a dog when she says that this might be a fifteen puzzle at first, but after a while,Read More →

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We would like to extend a big thank you to Mick Williams for becoming our latest Imaginarium 2025 Individual Patron! Our Individual Patrons help us to develop, grow, and make new additions to the Imaginarium Convention, and help us advance our mission “to foster and inspire imagination, one creative at a time. Create and make your world everything you imagine it to be.” If you would like support our mission and join our group of Imaginarium 2025 Individual Patrons, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/become-an-imaginarium-2025-individual-patron/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author and editor Wayland Smith as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Wayland will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 12th year, July 18-20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore his individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce nine more Official Selections in this summer’s independent film festival! Selections will continue to be announced throughout May and into June, with a portion of screening slots left open for consideration of entries on our May 30th Late Deadline. The following Official Selections will be screened at Imaginarium 2025 and juried for the determination of Film Festival Awards. United States Selections Blood on the Bleachers Director: Chase Dudley Feature Film Bittersweet Director: Steven Martini Feature Film Braindead Director: Justice Hardy Feature Film Ebenezer the Traveler Director: Joe Valenti Feature Film Staycation Russell Emanuel Feature Film It’s All Connected: TheRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author and YouTuber J.M. Celi, and actor, filmmaker, and musician Les Murphy, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, J.M. and Les will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 12th year, July 18-20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly announces Dan Klefstad as Keynote Speaker! Dan is an author, publicist, and co-host of the acclaimed vampire-themed podcast Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva. His written work includes the novel Fiona’s Guardians and DIY Book Promo, a book designed to help authors with their marketing and publicity. Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva is now entering its third season and has hosted such notable guests as Hollywood makeup FX artist Ve Neill, author Dacre Stoker, and House of Night series author P.C. Cast! The keynote address will be given by Dan during the opening ceremonies of Imaginarium 2025 on Friday, July 18th!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the first twenty-five Official Selections in this summer’s independent film festival! Selections will continue to be announced throughout May and into June, with a portion of screening slots left open for consideration of entries on our May 30th Late Deadline. The following Official Selections will be screened at Imaginarium 2025 and juried for the determination of Film Festival Awards. United States Selections After the Deluge Director: Tara Young Short Film Breakroom Director: Ian Wang Short Film Broken Wing Director: Herschel Zahnd Music Video Cattywampus Director: Matt Long Short Film Come Out, Wherever You Are Director: Caitlin Presberg Short FilmRead More →

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Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva will be hosting a live episode of their vampire-themed podcast at Imaginarium 2025! Hosted by author and publicist Dan Klefstad and author Eva Vertrice, the podcast is devoted to vampire fiction, fanged folklore, and the gothic imagination! Hosted on the PodBean platform, the podcast has featured many luminaries related to the vampire world such as renowned Hollywood makeup artist Ve Neill, author Dacre Stoker, and NYT bestselling author P.C. Cast! This special live episode of Vamp Chat With Dan and Eva will be hosted during the Imaginarium 2025 weekend on Saturday, July 19th, following the Awards Banquet! Audience participationRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the addition of two new special Events, one new Workshop, and a new Panel our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 12th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions! Be sure to get your Advance Event Tickets so that you can access all of these great programming additions! The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows: New Special Events Added: The Rapture at Silver Coin – Audio Movie World Premiere, Followed by a Q&A: Presented by writer DevinRead More →