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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, publicist, and podcaster Dan Klefstad as a Spotlighted Guest! The author of the novel Fiona’s Guardians and DIY Book Promo, Dan is also a publicist for writers and the co-host of the vampire-themed podcast Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva, a podcast that has featured such notable guests like NYT bestselling author P.C. Cast, Three-time Oscar award-winning makeup artist Ve Neil, and author Dacre Stoker! Fiona’s Guardians, the first of a series, was adapted by the all-professional acting company, Artists’ Ensemble Theater, for their Mysterious Journey podcast! We are honored to have Dan join us for our 13th year, takingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, artist, and poet Darlene Franklin Campbell, and author and literary agent Ritu Anand, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Darlene and Ritu 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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We would like to express our gratitude to Lee Pennington for becoming an Imaginarium 2026 Individual Patron! The support of our Individual Patrons help us to develop, grow, and make new additions to the Imaginarium Convention, and help us advance our mission “to foster and inspire imagination, one creative at a time. Create and make your world everything you imagine it to be.” If you would like support our mission and join our group of Imaginarium 2025 Individual Patrons, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/become-an-imaginarium-2026-individual-patron/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker and musician Barry Koch as a Spotlighted Guest! Barry is the co-founder of TGBeyond, a company focused on creating media content to help people navigate the physical, emotional and unavoidable administrative aspects of dying. Barry is on the board of directors of Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta, the largest not-for-profit home health care provider in Georgia. Barry’s career in media spans over 30 years, with the last 20 years seeing him as the General Manager of Cartoon Network in Latin America! Barry is also writing and performing original songs in a new one man show called “Barry’sRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 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. Sven is also the co-founder of KY Creature FX! We are honored to have Sven 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 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 author Lee E. E. Stone as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Lee 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 his individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below!Read 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 →