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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes SFX artists, filmmakers, and haunted attraction owners Amanda and Sean “Joker” Durkin as Spotlighted Guests! The owners of the multi-award-winning haunted attraction Malice Manor, Sean and Amanda have been set design and builders, scare actors, show directors, special effects lighting, sound effects, and animations programmers.  Past highlights have included making vacuum panels for TV shows like Bones, theme parks like Six Flags, Sea World, and Nightclubs in NYC & Vegas. They have created foam sculptured fabrications for the Kentucky State Fair, Kentucky Derby festival, Gallopalooza Horses, the Mint Julep Cup, and Light Up Louisville. Amanda has also been a costume designerRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the first thirty-eight Official Selections in this summer’s independent film festival! Selections will continue to be announced throughout May, with a portion of screening slots left open for consideration of entries on our May 11th Late Deadline. This group of Official Selections come out of our largest field of entries already (with more still coming in on the Late Deadline) and we congratulate every one of them! The following Official Selections will be screened at Imaginarium 2026 and juried for the determination of Film Festival Awards: United States Official Selections AI Jesus Director: Ashley Billington Short Film Another DayRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, actor, artist, SFX artist, writer, and former pro wrestler Roni Jonah as a Spotlighted Guest! Roni landed in the top 3 actresses for a nationwide contest held by massify (dot) com and After Dark Films that began an award-winning independent filmmaking career that has seen her participation in numerous projects as a director, actor, writer, and SFX artist! She is a member of SAGA-FTRA, IATSE Local 798, and Puppeteers of America. In her wrestling career, Roni wrestled for both Ohio Valley Wrestling and Women’s Extreme Wrestling, and her television debut for Ohio Valley Wrestling had the distinction of havingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of one new Workshop and two new Panels to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 13th 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: Firearms in Film Production: Presented by Silvio Wolf Busch. Elevate your production’s authenticity without compromising safety. Join tactical expert and filmmaker Silvio Wolf Busch for an essential class in on-set firearm handling. From achieving gritty realism to implementing rigorous safety protocols,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes editor, filmmaker, actor, artist, 3D printing artist, and prop maker Matthew Smith as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Matthew 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 Matthew’s individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below! To register for Imaginarium 2026 with an Advance Event Ticket, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026-event-ticketRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor Silvio Wolf Busch as a Spotlighted Guest! With over two decades of professional experience in film and stage, with numerous award recognitions, Silvio has worked alongside and opposite numerous industry names such as Adam Driver, Kiefer Sutherland, Kelly McGillis, James Spader, Willem Dafoe, Charlize Theron, and many others! Silvio’s great versatility comes from applying his comprehensive life experience including his military background (Eight-year Veteran), involvement in adventure sports, a lifelong immersion in equestrian culture, and all of his creative endeavors! We are honored to have Silvio join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 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 13th 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: Special Effects Horror Makeup: Mastering the Art & Adapting on the Fly: Presented by Stephanie Lanham. Step into the dark and creative world of special effects horror makeup, where imagination meets technique and chaos becomes art. This hands-on workshop is designedRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes filmmaker, actor, and musician Les Murphy as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Les 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 Les’ individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below! To register for Imaginarium 2026 with an Advance Event Ticket, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026-event-tickets/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, filmmaker, screenwriter, poet, and actor Sheridan C. Hall as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Sheridan 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 Sheridan’s individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below! To register for Imaginarium 2026 with an Advance Event Ticket, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026-event-tickets/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning international makeup FX artist Sven Granlund as a Spotlighted Guest! With over 30 years of professional experience, Sven’s work has appeared in numerous Hollywood and TV productions, including Deadpool and Deadpool 2, Kong Skull Island, The Cello, Blade Runner 2049, Trumbo, American Horror Story, and many, many more! Sven taught professional Special Effects and Prosthetics at Dick Smith’s world famous makeup school for several years, and he is a co-founder of KY Creature FX! We are honored to have Sven join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on theRead More →