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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes director of post-production, award-winning editor, and film distribution executive 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 Entertainment, 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 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! ForRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and editor Lawrence Weill, and author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and podcaster Melissa Goodman, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Lawrence and Melissa 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 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 author, filmmaker, podcaster, and screenwriter Dwan L. Hearn, and author, publisher, and book blogger Lynda Rees, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Dwan and Lynda 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 distribution and production executive Roxanne Warren as a Spotlighted Guest! Roxanne Warren is the Director of Sales and Client Experience at GreenApple Entertainment. With over a decade of experience guiding complex, cross-functional film initiatives, she oversees GreenApple’s development slate from concept to global delivery. Her work spans content pipeline management, distribution strategy, and international localization. Roxanne works closely with filmmakers and platforms to shape bold ideas into compelling stories that connect across cultures and markets. We are honored to have Roxanne join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on theRead 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 author, publisher, filmmaker, and podcaster Lynn Tincher as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-genre author whose work includes the Mind Bending thrillers, the forthcoming young adult fantasy Winberie Journals, and the Everyday Magic spirituality series, Lynn is the owner of From the Ground Up Books, with two locations in La Grange and Shepherdsville, Kentucky! Lynn is also the founder and director of of the PenCrafters mentorship program for authors of all genres, in addition to leading the John B Tincher and James L Calvert Independent Literary Foundation, which provides resources and support for writers and communities in need. She co-host’s the WeirdosRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and book marketing specialist Ed Downes, and filmmaker Dylan A. Young, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Ed and Dylan 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 author, poet, editor, publisher, filmmaker, and actor Katerina Stoykova as a Spotlighted Guest! Katerina is the founder and senior editor of Accents Publishing, where she has selected, edited, and published close to 100 poetry collections. Her works as an author include Between a Bird Cage and a Bird House (University Press of Kentucky, 2024) and The Poet’s Guide to Publishing: How to Conceive, Arrange, Edit, Publish and Market a Book of Poetry (McFarland, 2024). Katerina acted in the lead roles for the independent feature films Proud Citizen, Fort Maria and Other Houses. all three co-directed by Thom Southerland. Katerina alsoRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and musician John Palisano as a Spotlighted Guest! Winner of a Bram Stoker Award®, an Imadjinn Award, and a Yog Soggoth Award, and a Rondo Hatton Award nominee, John has been published and appeared in such notable venues as Vanity Fair, The Log Angeles Times, Blumhouse Online, Cemetery Dance, Fangoria, and more. His screenplays have won acclaim as finalists in Shriekfest, Project Greenlight, Latent Image, and more. His professional career started with an internship and work with Ridley Scott & Associates, then with director Marcus Nispel, Tony Bon Jovi, and more. He recently served as President ofRead More →