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Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the final group of Official Selections in this summer’s independent film festival! The following Official Selections will be screened at Imaginarium 2025 and juried for the determination of Film Festival Awards, which will be announced live during the Imaginarium 2025 Awards Banquet on the evening of Saturday, July 19th! United States Selections A Butterfly Has Been Released Directors: Jason Zamer, Barry Koch Documentary Best in Class Director: David W. King Documentary In the Middle Director: Megan Benzing Short Film Letters To Director: Amy Leigh McCorkle Web Series When Doves Cry Director: Amy Leigh McCorkle Web SeriesRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the Imaginarium 2025 Screenplay Finalists! The following Finalists, selected from our largest field of entries yet, will be juried for the determination of awards, with screenplay awards recognized both in the Film Festival and Imadjinn Awards! Awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet on the evening of Saturday, July 19th! Congratulations to all of our outstanding Finalists! Long Format Screenplay Finalists Blood Ties – Steve Farris Boondocks – B.D. Prince Brothers – Thomas Moore Christmas Cards – Joseph Anthony Francis Exodus – Mick Williams Getting Back – Haven Garber Ice Fire – A.M. Mason, Leslie Ann Moore LifeboatRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes director of post-production and award-winning editor Jonathan Knosp as a Spotlighted Guest! The Director of Post-Production at GreenApple Entertainment, Jonathan is an accomplished editor with over twenty years of experience in the industry, recognized with multiple honors including Telly Awards and four Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards! As Director of Post-Production at GreenApple, his diverse portfolio features nearly 30 films with standout titles such as Pardoned by Grace, My Perfect Wedding, and The Plus One. We are honored to have Jonathan join us for our 12th year, taking place July 18-20, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the ImaginariumRead 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 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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The Call for Entries in the Imaginarium 2025 Independent Film Festival, our 12th year, taking place July 18-20, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, is now open! Early entry discounts are available until October 11th! Filmmakers and Screenwriters can submit feature films, short films, documentaries, web series, music videos, and screenplays through Film Freeway! Screenplays can also be submitted through the ISA! (The International Screenwriters’ Association) The Imaginarium 2025 Film Festival features a wide array of domestic and international awards, so be sure to read through all of the awards that will be a part of Imaginarium 2025! All awards are juried and will presented live atRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025, our 12th year, will be taking place July 18-20, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Louisville East in Louisville, Kentucky! Attendees can expect more guests, programming, and activities than ever before! A special early discount period is now open for Event Tickets and Expo Spaces, offering great savings for early registration! Guest Applications are also now open for those wishing to apply for consideration as Panelists or Spotlighted Guests, and Official Imaginarium 2025 Sponsorships are now available too! Many big announcements coming very soon, but in the meantime, don’t miss out on the great savings for Event Tickets and Expo Spaces! Early Discounts forRead More →

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The Imaginarium 2024 Awards Banquet was held last evening, where the winners of this year’s Imadjinn Awards, Film Festival Awards, the Michael Knost Wings Award, and other recognitions were announced! The Imagination Hall of Fame was also announced, along with revealing 8 members of the inaugural inductee class who will be formally inducted at Imaginarium 2025! The evening featured great entertainment from John B. Pyka, Sako Tumi, and Bette Lamb. Toastmaster Michael Knost presided over the evening, with awards handed out by Wayne Pederson. Below is the full list of award-winners for 2024! Congratulations to all who were recognized and celebrated at this year’s AwardsRead More →

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Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce the 2024 Screenplay Finalists! The following Finalists will be juried for the determination of awards, with these screenplay awards recognized both in the Film Festival and also as Imadjinn Awards. Awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet on the evening of Saturday, July 20th! Long Format Screenplay Finalists All Out There – Shawn Donovan and Roni Weissman Belief – Susan Kelejian Cessation – Thomas Moore Companion – Dwan L. Hearn Letters to Matthew – Amy Leigh McCorkle and Melissa Goodman Listen -Jeffrey Howe Past Transgressions – Steve Ferris Powers and Glory – P James Norris Tell It OnRead More →

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Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce seven new Official Selections in this summer’s film festival! The following Official Selections will be screened at Imaginarium 2024 and juried for the determination of Film Festival Awards, to be presented at the Awards Banquet on the evening of July 20th! Inspiration. The Hour of Diluculum Feature Film Director: Albert Rizzo The Imposters Feature Film Director: Nicholas Winter His Name Is Ray Documentary Director: Michael Del Monte Have a Good Day Short Film Director: Lisa Soper Emily’s Mountain Short Film Director: Tal Somech Illuminagents: The Musical Episode Web Series Director: Herman Wang Smile Library Web Series Bernardo Bibancos ToRead More →