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Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the projects chosen for our Imaginarium 2025 Independent Filmmaker Spotlight! These projects, while not chosen by our committee as Official Selections for awards consideration, display promising storytelling and filmmaking talent, and we want to recognize and spotlight these up-and-coming filmmakers and celebrate their work at Imaginarium 2025!   The Imaginarium 2025 Independent Filmmaker Spotlight screenings will take place on Sunday, July 20th, during the Imaginarium weekend! Projects Chosen for the Imaginarium 2025 Independent Filmmaker Spotlight Meander Director: Lexi Bass Feature Louisville Extreme Park Director: Christopher Henry Cook Documentary A Shot of Cold Medicine Director: Nick Bentley Short Film A TangledRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, 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. Claude is known for his work on “Carved” and the upcoming worldwide theatrical release from Paramount / Republic pictures “Monster,” directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. 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 honored to haveRead More →

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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 is proud to announce the addition of two new Workshops 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 Workshops Added: Build It and They Will Come: Launching an Author Platform that Attracts Readers: Presenter – Ed Downes. In this 50-minute workshop, debut novelist and publishing marketing strategist Ed Downes will guide writers through the essential components of building and launching an author platform designed toRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning actor, filmmaker, author, screenwriter, artist and model Kayla Perkins as a Spotlighted Guest! As an actor, Kayla has landed several lead and featured roles in TV and Film. She has appeared in movies such as Dreamer, The Killibilles, The Whittler, Wicked Ones. and Santa Vs Zombies. She also appeared in Travel Channel’s Most Terrifying Places in America 3, Nashville, and many more, and she was also a former Junior Miss Kentucky! Kayla is also a children’s book author, co-authoring “I’m Kayden and I Have JIA” with her son, Kayden, telling his story and showing kids living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis thatRead 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 proudly welcomes distribution and production executive Roxanne Warren as a Spotlighted Virtual 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. In a great opportunity for Imaginarium 2025 filmmakers and screenwriters, Roxanne will be conducting private appointments during the convention that will be conducted on site through video conferencing to discuss projects seeking distribution options and partnership consideration, and answer questions on those topics! We areRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, 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 12th year, taking place July 18-20,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author Ron McMillan and author Tom Skaggs as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Ron and Tom 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 →