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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, podcaster, and journalist S.A. Bradley, and author, editor, publisher, actor, and journalist Paul J. Hoffman, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, S.A. and Paul will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, 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 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker and actor Chase Dudley as a Spotlighted Guest! An inducted member of The Kentucky Motion Picture & Television Hall of Fame, Chase has directed and produced several feature films with his partner, Samantha Dudley. The films from his production company, Cut 2 The Chase Entertainment, include “Blood on the Bleachers,” “Marvelous Mandy,” “Payday,” “Beasts of the Field,” “Locked In,” and “Broken Innocence.” Chase is currently in development on his latest feature film project “Between the Living and the Dead,” which will be released in 2026! We are honored to have Chase join us for our 13th year, taking placeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, musician, and special makeup FX artist Claude D. Miles as a Spotlighted Guest! Claude is the founder of Catnippery Productions, KY’s first SAG-AFTRA New Media Signatory Company, and the Co-Founder of KY Creature FX (a Makeup and Special Effects Company) with world class Special Makeup FX Artist Sven Granlund. A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Claude studied Philosophy, Criminology, and Theater. Claude is a proud Union member of SAG-AFTRA, IATSE Local 798, Puppeteers of America, & ASCAP. Known by many names, Claude’s music as Doctor Kitty is available everywhere digital music can be found. We are honoredRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and author coach Rebecka Vigus, and author, screenwriter, podcaster, artist, actor, and musician Stephanie Lanham, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Rebecka and Stephanie will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, 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 2026 proudly welcomes immersive arts producer and actor Robert Thompson as a Spotlighted Guest! A fixture in Louisville theater community, Robert has starred in roles such as Coach in Ghost, John Henry in American Tales, and Xerxes in Esther The Musical. In film, he is best known for his role as the Veterinarian in the Sundance Film Festival breakout “The Art of Self Defense.” Robert is also the founder of The Alchemy Framework; designed to help leaders and artist transform challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. We are honored to have Robert join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning artist, poet, filmmaker, actor, and podcaster Jayson William Allen as a Spotlighted Guest! A professional musician for over 25 years, Jayson has founded and performed as the front-man for several bands such as Poetry of the Dead, releasing 8 albums, with new projects currently in development that are expected to be released under ARC Music Group. Jayson has also been a working actor since 2011 and participated in many capacities with independent film and music video projects, several of them garnering awards. Jayson is one of the founders of the award-winning Hallowed Hills Entertainment, a media production company based inRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes actor, screenwriter, filmmaker, podcaster, and author Santiago Cirilo as a Spotlighted Guest! Many will recognize Santiago from some very popular roles he has performed in major TV series such as The Walking Dead and Nashville! Santiago is also a Podcaster for HiYah Nation, healing mental health with motivation and humor through entertainment. Santiago also starred as a paranormal investigator for the TV show 24 hours in Hell: A Paranormal Journey Through Hell House. In the past, Santiago had a highly successful career at world-renowned Gibson Guitars that saw him become the only builder for Chet Akins guitars, in addition to buildingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes artist, actor, podcaster, and paranormal researcher Rachel DeMicco as a Spotlighted Guest! A co-founder of Sinister Sisters Paranormal, Rachel is a paranormal investigator, researcher, speaker, and frequent guest on podcasts and at conventions. With many contributions to research in the paranormal field, her work has been featured in numerous publications and conferences. She weaves in psychological and parapsychological frameworks – Stone Tape Theory, Place Memory, Stigma Theory – to lend structure to the strange and shape to the unseen. We are honored to have Rachel join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! ForRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes filmmaker, author, paranormal investigator, and historian Paula Kelly, and author, filmmaker, musician, and actor Gavin Kelly, as Spotlighted Guests! The founders of Phantasmic Ghosthunters, Gavin and Paula Kelly launched the Shadows Entertainment Group in 2015, a production company dedicated to creating and producing made-for-TV paranormal shows. Their hit series Paranormal Journey into the Unknown streams on Amazon, while Truth or Legends in Your Hometown airs on ParaFlixx. Gavin, who is also a country music artist, and Paula are also authors. Gavin has authored four books: The Ghosts We Make and Ghost Hunting: Sensationalism in Social Media, So You Want To BeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning actor, voice actor, and puppeteer Nate Begle as a Spotlighted Guest! With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Nate is a trained stage, film, and television actor and puppeteer, who has worked with industry giants like The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Street, Universal Studios, and The Walt Disney Company! The owner of Begle Booth Studios, a recording studio specializing in audio production for film, television, and all digital platforms, Nate has a diverse portfolio featuring national commercials for beloved brands like Taco Bell, Verizon, and Xbox, as well as numerous animation, video game, and English dubbing projects.Read More →