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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 proudly welcomes literary agent and USA Today bestselling author Rose Betancourt as a Spotlighted Guest! Rose is the owner and principal agent of Betancourt Literary, bringing more than twenty years of experience in the publishing industry as both an agent and a USA Today bestselling author! Rose is particularly drawn to psychological thrillers with a dark twist, layered mysteries, and stories that explore obsession, secrets, and moral ambiguity. She has a deep love for Southern and Southern Gothic fiction, especially novels that lean into atmosphere, complex female characters, and a sense of place that feels almost alive. She also represents select romance projects,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of three new Workshops 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 Workshops Added: Accounting for Creatives: Presented by James O. Barnes. For some creatives, the items they produce are purely for the love of creating something. For others, it is with the intent to make money from it. If you are a Creative in any way, there’s aRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, graphic designer, artist, and web designer Nate Hoffelder as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Nate 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 Nate’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 narrator, actor, voice over artist, and podcaster Rich Frazier as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Rich 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 Rich’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 book blogger, writer, content creator, and actor Caitlin Bias as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Caitlin 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 Caitlin’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 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 author, editor, publisher, and podcaster Tim Bischoff as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Tim 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 Tim’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 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 is proud to announce the addition of fourteen new Panels and one new Workshop 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 Panels Added: 9:16 Vision: The Art of Vertical & Short Form Cinema: Moderator – TBA. Let’s explore how to treat the 9:16 frame as a legitimate artistic canvas rather than just a marketing tool. Our experts will discuss the “Haiku of Cinema,” craftingRead More →